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Beatrice Smith Obituary

Bee passed away on July 2, 2013 at the age of 92. She was born November 16, 1920 in Bellingham to Stoey and Myrtle Depew. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Eileen McCorkle, her husband Charlie Smith, and her son Danny Smith. She is survived by her children Bunny (Jim) Scott of Camano Island, Chuck Smith of Bellingham, and Linda (Mike) Hook of Eagle River, AK; daughter-in-law Sue Smith (Danny, deceased) of Bellingham; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild; nephews John (Anne) McCorkle of Bellingham and Bob (Sue) McCorkle of Renton. Bee married Charlie on February 1, 1942. During her working years she was employed by Griggs, Bellingham Shipyard, Pacific American Fisheries and Mount Baker Mutual Savings Bank. After retirement she enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending time with her family. Following the death of her husband Bee became active in the Bun Club and made some delightful friends. Bee, Elizabeth Rankin and Adela Mallard (deceased) dubbed themselves "The Three Musketeers" and enjoyed many adventures through the years. Bee will always be remembered for her love of family and friends and her boundless energy and zest for life. A private family Celebration of Life will be held.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Jul. 7, 2013.

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July 8, 2013

My dad knew you at PAF...You were a great person and will be missed.

John Tarrant

Marilyn & Gerry Peterson

July 8, 2013

Bunny, Linda, Chuck - our sympathy for your Mom - we were so blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing your Mom and Dad - our family has such fond memories - With all our love Marilyn & Gerry Peterson

July 7, 2013

I worked with Bee at Mt. Baker Mutual. Bee was always so sweet & she had a laugh that made you feel so good. She talked about her family a lot and especially about Charlie. And she drove a Carmenghia (I believe) and one day she came to work and talked about a bee that flew into the car while she was driving home the previous day which caused her to almost drive off the road (or maybe she did)! She had a very funny way of telling her story & made us all laugh.
May you be blessed with lots of fun & fond memories of her.
Lurline Hammer

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