Loyal George Smith

Loyal George Smith Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at his residence in Felton. Loyal was born on July 31, 1929 in San Francisco where he graduated from Balboa High School. Loyal and his family have been part of the San Lorenzo Valley his entire life. He coached his sons in Little League from Farm through Majors and helped to build the field that they play on to this day. Loyal was actively involved with Valley Churches United, volunteering his time and equipment whenever needed. He enjoyed camping at Lake Camanche and attending nearly every Little League and Pony League baseball game his grandchildren played in. But most of all, Loyal valued holidays spent with his entire family. He owned and operated his family business, Loyal Electric, for close to 30 years and retired in May of 2000 following the death of his wife Doris. They were married 51 years, dating since they were 13. Loyal is survived by his brother John Smith of Campbell; his cousin Loyal Smith of Novato and his 10 children Karen Weldon of Red Bluff, Kristine Adams of Ben Lomond, Gary Smith of San Mateo, Carole Hatch of Ben Lomond, Janice Kilburger of Astoria, OR, Susan Gurr of Soquel, Michael Smith of Boulder Creek, Robert Smith of Felton, Larry Smith of Felton and Sandra Ball of WCH, Ohio; their spouses; 29 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends of Loyal and family are welcome to attend the Celebration of Loyal's Life that will be held at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on Sunday, February 25 at noon. Contributions in memory of Loyal Smith can be made to Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond.