Portland, Oregon
1923 - 2020
R. Lee SmithJuly 26, 1923 - March 1, 2020 R. Lee Smith went home to be with the Lord and his wife Ruthie March 1, 2020 at the age of 96. Lee was born to Aimee and Theodore Smith in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated summa cum laude in mathematics from the University of Washington and was a member of...
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I did not know Lee, but my father, Charles Lambie and he were correspondents. I wish my Smith cousins condolences. Sincerely,
Chuck Lambie
Charles A. Lambie IOO
May 06, 2021 | Family
Lee was a volunteer at the age of 90 at the food pantry where I briefly worked. I LOVED working with Lee. He had such a great demeanor, sharp as a tack, loving, capable, and served everyone with grace. Oddly, I was just thinking of him recently, and was so sad to find that he'd passed when I went to look up him. What a beautiful life; I am glad he is with Ruth now.
Katie Gibbs
April 18, 2020 | Portland, OR
Lee was my manager at Standard Insurance for many years. He was a most generous boss, giving us new challenges and responsibilities as we were ready for them. He was very loyal and we knew he had our backs. We did a lot of actuarial calculations by hand - before PC's were born - and there were mistakes from time to time. Lee hired an efficiency expert to take a look at our jobs and systems in the department. We figured we would be out of a job when the study was finished - ALL of us! ...
Jeanine Hemel
March 30, 2020 | Portland, OR
Lee was my favorite uncle. He cared for me when I was a toddler, when I was a wandering college student, when I was on a mission in Russia. He was one of the most caring people we have ever known.
Richard Grout
March 13, 2020 | Hobe Sound, FL
Several years ago, Lee made an impromptu visit to our Habitat for Humanity construction site. I work for Habitat and was there checking on progress in my usual business attire. When Lee spotted me, he offered some good-natured ribbing. "How are you going to do any work around here wearing that suit?" We both shared a hearty laugh. Then, Lee called me the next day to apologize! Sensing my confusion, he explained that he thought he may have overstepped. Of course, he had not. But that's the...
Mark Forker
March 09, 2020 | Beaverton, OR
Lee will be remembered by me as a lively fellow, always up for a new adventures. I recall that he had no hesitation in wanting to go 3 wheeling in the Phoenix desert a few years ago. However, I the 20 + years younger designated driver, totally chickened out. He certainly knew how to enjoy life and always had a story to tell. My condolences to the family
Polly Moyer
March 08, 2020 | Sherwood, OR
