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Darrow Smith Obituary

Darrow Heaton Smith "D.H.", 93, loving husband and father died on his birthday, July 17 at his home surrounded by his family. A retired TWA airline captain of 36 years is survived by his loving wife, Pat; son, Dr. Robert D. (Roxanne) Smith; daughter, Patsy (David) May; 5 grandchildren, Brian and Abby, Molly, Amy and Jonathan and 2 greatgrandchildren, Lily and Elliot. D.H. in his youth was active in scouting and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Later in life, he was a member of Quiet Birdman "QB", the Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park; with interment in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northcare Hospice. (Arr: Mt. Moriah Terrace Park 816734-5500)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 18, 2006.

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