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Garrett Smith Obituary

GARRETT EDWARD SMITH, 28, born October 28, 1973; passed away Wednesday August 28, 2002 in Houston, Texas. Survived by his wife, Leigh Fade Smith; parents, Durward B. Smith and wife, Carolyn, Christy Legg Yeager and husband, Lee; brother, Shawn M. Smith; step-sister, Teresa D. Browning, step-brother, Justin Yeager; mother and father-in-law, Reid and Rock Fade; sister-in-law, Kathryn Fade; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday August 30, 2002 at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive. Funeral Mass will follow on Friday August 30, 2002 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Rd., with Rev. David Szatkwoski, celebrant. Rite of Committal at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. Pallbearers: Duncan Cooper, Steve Cox, Scott De Jesse, Andrew Elliott, Ben Kim, Jason Miller, Jeff Miller, and Shawn Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2002.

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Leigh Smith

September 26, 2002

To my love, I miss you so much. The only comfort I have is that you are in a better place and do not hurt up there. Give them all your words of wisdom, what "the whole deal is". Say hello to Grandma and Pops, your Grandmother and Grandfather. I I'll be sure to take care of us down here. I'll see you soon. just remember I love you and miss you. ALL MY LOVE ALL MY LIFE!! I'll make sure your parents are ok both sets!

Love your wife,

Leigh Smith

Forever and ever!

Duncan and Stacy Cooper

September 8, 2002

Dear Leigh and Smith family-

Garrett was one of our best friends and we loved him dearly. There will forever be a hole in our lives where Garrett once was. He was always the life of the party and could never fail to make people laugh. We are grateful for the time we had with him and Leigh and all the great memories he has left us with. We will always miss him.

We love you,

Duncan and Stacy Cooper

Angie Bettencourt

September 4, 2002

Leigh,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love, Angie

Shawn and Trish Beatty

September 3, 2002

Dear Leigh,



We are shocked and sorrowed to hear of this tragic loss. Garrett was a fun and lovable person. We will miss him. Please take care of yourself and let us know if we can do anything to help you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



God Bless you,



Shawn,Trish, and Shayla Beatty

Ann Hasselbach-Sicinski

August 31, 2002

Dear Leigh, and Smith family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I went to school with Garrett, I also lived across the street from him for many years when we were children. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ann Hasselbach-Sicinski

Laura Bagwell

August 31, 2002

Dear Leigh,



I know in time you will be comforted by the memories you and Garrett made. We will keep you, Rock and Reid, and both families in our prayers.



My deepest condolences,

Laura

Richard Walker

August 30, 2002

Leigh,



I went to High School with your Husband. It has been a very long time. And I have not seen Garrett since High School. I am so very sorry for your loss and my family will most certainly keep you in our prayers. May God Keep you safe.

Chelsea Coleman

August 30, 2002

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith,

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I did not know your son personally but had only heard of him through my sister that took dance with Leigh at Hintze. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Chelsea Coleman

Karen and Melody Stacey

August 30, 2002

Ms.Leigh and the Smith Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Garret was really special to every single person that he talked to. I remember one time when We all went to Benihanas Restaraunt to eat together.We had a realy good time. We all miss Garret a lot and our deepest condolences go out to the entire Smith family. God Bless

Jennifer Durdin-Daniel

August 30, 2002

Leigh, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wilma Svrcek

August 30, 2002

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Smith

My deepest sympathy on the lost of your son. I was privileged to meet Garrett when we had a baby shower for Shawn Hruska and Maria(my daughter)and then again to converse with him when Shawn and Maria got married. He was a colorful person and I recall how much he made me laugh every time our paths crossed.

My prayers are with you!

Wilma Svrcek

Jeannie Sacco - Heinritz

August 30, 2002

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith,



My mother, Wilma, called today to tell me of your loss. There are no words I could say to lessen your great burden. My heart still skips a beat when I think of my father (Grady). I am 100 percent sure now that it is true, God only takes the best. Along with our Lord and St. Peter I am sure dad was there to welcome your son home to Heaven. And if there is a 'Taste of Texas' Restaurant up there, dad will be having dinner with your son too. Thank you both for being there for our family when dad passed away. It meant so much to all of us. You are a large part of our extended family. And I know dad will help watch over your son as if he were his own. I will remember your family in my daily prayers. Love, Jeannie Sacco-Heinritz

Jeannie LaCorte

August 29, 2002

Dear Derby, Carolyn, and Leigh,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Garrett had grown to be a fine young man and will be sorely missed. I wish I could be there, but you are in my prayers and in my heart at this time of your deep sorrow. Love,

Dwane,Jo Ann, Melissa, Jason, Christy Moyer

August 29, 2002

Sorry about your loss. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. Sorry we are unable to be there at this time, but our hearts and prayers are always with you.

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