John Douglas "Doug" Smidt

KAREN AND I JUST RETURNED FROM PALM DESERT AND RECEIVED THE NEWS OF DOUGS PASSING. IT SOUNDS LIKE DOUG
LIVED A FANTASTIC LIFE AND TOUCHED
THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE. WE ALL HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES.

Love to my only big brother. We attended school together from kindergarten through my first year of college -- my best friend all of those days. I love you, miss you, and most of all, I honor you; for your always being there for me, for being a big brother who inspired me to have my four awesome kids, and who showed me that life was to be lived. You never forgot my birthday, and I will always remember your, "I love you, Sis." I love you, too; always and all ways.

To Frank & Diane and all of Doug's Family,
Ken and I wish we could have been with you to celebrate Doug's extraordinary life but we know he would want us all to live every day to the fullest as he did. Love,
Ken & Ritchie

Dear Family,
i was so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. He truly made a difference in school, with his sports, his easy going manner, he had many friends. I did not know of him after school but after reading his obituary in the paper, I know how proud you must be of him and all his accomplishments.
My sincerest regards and sympathies go to his wonderful family,
Sharon (Bartlett)Morrell

Dear Family and Friends,

Uncle Doug, as I call him, will be missed by many and remembered fondly for his great stories and his contributions in life. He was many things to many people - oldest son, father, husband, big brother, fishing buddy, a great pilot, loyal friend - the list goes on. That is the thing about Uncle Doug, he lived life to the fullest in ways that many of us only dream about. I will miss him very much, but I have many fond memories to keep him close by.

Dear Nancy and family: The Clover Park class of 1954 will miss Doug at our 50th reunion which is planned on August 7, 2004 at the Tacoma Country Club. The loving obituary you and your family wrote on his behalf which appeared in the Seattle Times/PI has been shared with the Reunion Committee which meets tomorrow in Lakewood. We will take time during our lunch to honor his memory. We remember the wonder stories told at the 40th reunion. Gayle Switzer Hammermaster gives her warm regards to you....

Bon Voyage, Doug, to a tenacious teammate...Clover Park 1952-3.....May your memory be treasured by your loved ones.......

Diane and Frank,
We are truly sorry for your loss. It sounds as though John lived his live to the fullest. You have our sympathy.