Loren Sanford Smith

1939 - 2015

LOREN SANFORD SMITH (CHOPPER) Loren Sanford Smith (Chopper), age 76, passed on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home in Weaverville, California. Loren was born April 12, 1939 at the family home in Orland, California. He graduated from Orland High School in 1957 and from Shasta College with a degree in horticulture. His first job was at Elk Creek Fire Station. For a short time he worked at various other jobs. In 1963 he returned to his love of fire fighting to work for California Division of Forestry at Fawn Lodge. He spent most of his career in the Shasta Trinity Region and retired after 37 years from the Trinity River Conservation Camp. He and his family lived in Cottonwood where they owned a nursery and he was a judo instructor. For many years he sold oranges at Farmer's Markets where he made many lasting friendships. In 1986 they moved to Weaverville. Loren was a Cub Scout, a Boy Scout, a charter member of DeMolay, a Mason, and a devoted Christian Scientist. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening and distributing fruit and vegetables to all his friends. Most of all he loved people and he never knew a stranger. He is survived by his wife, Bobette (Rosie), at home; his brother, Ken (Georgina) Smith, of Orland; sister- in -law, Mary Smith, of Orland; Bettie Smith, of Texas; daughter- in- law, Anissa, and children, Lydia, Joshua, Julia and Caleb, all of West Sacramento; daughter, Tonia, of Oklahoma; daughter, Christina (Daniel) and their children, Cayden, Mystery and Breeze, all of Colorado; step-son, Bryan Enos (Karen) and their children, Stuart and Nick, of Nebraska; step-son, Bart Enos (Lisa) and their children, Samantha and Wesley, all of San Ramon; brother- in- law, Marty Bailey (Maureen), of Orland; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his faithful companion, Bogie. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald and his beloved son, William. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., at Trinity Alps Funeral Home in Weaverville. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the IOOF Cemetery in Orland, California. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Masonic Lodge, Weaverville Fire Department, Orland Fire Department or First Church of Christ Scientist in care of Trinity Alps Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2730, Weaverville, Ca. 96093.