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Palmer John "Jake" Smith
VALPARAISO, IN - Palmer John "Jake" Smith, 66, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was born December 28, 1952 in LaPorte, IN to Ennis T. and Helen (Spenner) Smith and graduated from North Judson High School in 1971. Jake served as a technician in the Research & Development Department with Anco/Federal Mogul for many years and most recently worked at the Aldi Warehouse in Valparaiso. He enjoyed the outdoors tremendously, particularly hiking in the Indiana State Parks. Jake had been a promising baseball player in younger days and continued his love of sport following the Cubs and Indiana high school basketball.
Survivors include his wife Gloria Fay Smith, daughters, Rachel and Jessica Smith, brother, David E. Smith (Jean E. Garcia) of New Castle and his very good friend, Richard Herr (Tsuneko) of Valparaiso. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial gathering will be held Friday, March 8, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at MOELLER FUNERAL HOME, VALPARAISO. Cremation at ANGELCREST CREMATORY.
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Keith& Elaine Ezra
March 8, 2019
Our sympathy and prayers to palmer's family and friends
Larry Clemons
March 7, 2019
I was so happy to see Palmer right beforhis passing, I didn't know he was sick until recently. He was a great person. I believe I will see him in heaven one day. We were in the 1971 class together.
Sincere condolences,
Lisa Ponce
March 6, 2019
My Condolences to Family and Friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you...I only knew Palmer this past year but I'll remember our talks over coffee and words of wisdom and his advice he gave me which helped me to finally move on and forgive..thank you. You will be missed by many!
margie pixey
March 6, 2019
Prayers and sympathy to all of the family and friends of Jake. He was a friend and also co- worker. Larry visited him just a few weeks ago which was special. He would top by our home occasionally for visits. too. Sincerely,
Larry and Margie Pixey
Mary
March 5, 2019
My condolences to his family. I worked with him at the aldis warehouse and he was so kind and I loved to hear his stories and information obout the history of Indiana, state parks, and all his knowledge. What a wonderful man, he will be missed!
Becque [Rebecca] Ford [Rodriguez]
March 5, 2019
My most sincere condolences to the family of Palmer. He was a classmate of mine. I always knew him as being very smart, kind and courteous. RIP. Palmer John "Jake", you'll be missed but never forgotten.
T L
March 5, 2019
To the family, My sincere condolences for your loss. May you find comfort through many prayers and support from family and good friends during this sorrowful time and in the days ahead.
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