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John Smelser Obituary
John Smelser III, age 75, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. To view more information or leave a condolence, please visit www.frenchfunerals.com
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Carla Brown
June 25, 2025
JOHN, friends since MARK
Went to Elementary school through High School, many fond memories, our families camped together,partied together. Gone but not forgotten. My thoughts are with your family.
Jo Ann (Varga) Ziegler-Price
June 23, 2025
One of my best friends through high school! Had so many memories with him and Yolanda. I will miss him!
Bob Collins
June 22, 2025
John was a teammate at Del Norte HS. He was a left tackle Ana I lined up right beside him. John was a great football player and a good friend. I will miss him.
Bill Thompson
June 22, 2025
He was a good friend and a great man. I will miss him.
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