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Kirby Smith Memoriam

In Loving Memory of Kirby L. Smith who passed away on April 16, 2013.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 16, 2014.

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May 14, 2013

Just returned home after being gone for 3 weeks to get the news of Kirby's going to be with the Lord. I have a treasure trove of memories of your family from the late 60's. I know you have friends and family to help you thru these days but most of all you have the knowledge that Kirby is a "son brought home to glory". My thoughts and prayers are with you these coming days.

Katie Gosnell-Edwards

April 30, 2013

Our thought and prayers are with your family at this time.

Lemlem Gebresuss and Kelabe Tewolde

April 24, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss and I know how hard it must be for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 22, 2013

Dear Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers for you, Wendy and her family, and Tyler are being brought before the throne on your behalf. We know that God's comfort will be sufficient for each of you as you journey through these sad and difficult days.
Dan and Karen

April 21, 2013

Dearest Linda,
We are so sad to hear of your loss. Know that we are thinking of you and your family and that we are sending you our prayers. Please take care of yourself, lean on your friends and people who care.
With love and sympathy,
Melissa Handler and Jacob Eisner

Donna and David Robbins

April 21, 2013

Linda, so very sorry to hear about your husband. Take good care.

Marie Vaughan

April 20, 2013

Linda, Dean and I were following all the postings regarding your health and then Kirby's. We stayed in daily prayer for long time friends. We were sadden of Kirby's passing. We will continue to be in prayer for you and your family. We are unable to attend the service today but please know we are with you in our hearts. Dean and Marie Vaughan

Henryand Maxine Jauhiainen

April 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and family. We can't question why God took him, but his suffering is over and we know he is rejoicing in the Lord. That's all we really need to know for our own peace.

April 19, 2013

Dear Linda and family,

I'm so sorry to hear about Kirby.... What a super nice man he was; so friendly, kind and warm. You've all been great neighbors, so active and involved in our community. You are in my thoughts and I wish you all peace and comfort.

Shayna Worley & David Parrish

April 19, 2013

Dear Linda and family..we were so sorry to hear of uncle Kirby's passing, he will be greatly missed. We can not be there to say goodbye but please know we are all there in spirit. We love you all very much and you are in our prayers. We take comfort in knowing uncle Kirb is in heaven and soon we will all be together again.. Take Care..
Love, The Hofmeister Family

Jordan & Patricia Stedman

April 19, 2013

To Linda and Family, may God's continuing perfect Love, comfort & strength hold you even more now at Kirby's home going. You are in our prayers.

Ed, Marilyn, & Shari Taves

April 18, 2013

We were so saddened to hear of Kirby's passing. The Lord's timing is not always easy to bear, but He sees from an eternal perspective. Kirby lived his life wholeheartedly for his Lord and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We pray Christ's abundant comfort (2 Cor 1:5) for you Linda, Tyler, Wendy, and family.

Greg & Marci King

April 18, 2013

Keeping you in our thoughts. May your memories and family help at this difficult time. Take care.

Mike Green

April 18, 2013

Linda and family - I was saddened to hear of Kirby's passing. I have not spoken to him in 30 years but remember our days at Consultants West fondly. He was a good man.

Leroy & Diana (Ophus) Hedman

April 17, 2013

Linda and family,
Just want you to know that we are praying for you at this difficult time.
May God comfort you.

April 17, 2013

dear Linda and family..i was so shocked and saddened to see kirby's passing but i do rejoice in that he is with the Lord. i will miss his warm manner and greeting us at Westgate..may the Lord comfort you Linda and your family. sincerely...teri and wayne lau

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