Philip Marshall Smart

I had the pleasure of working for Sr. as he liked to be called for five years. I started as the receptionist, and typed many round table speaches for him, and never once did I get through one without a tear or two. I learned so much from him, what a great man, father, grandfather and a teacher to many. He will be greatly missed. Lots of love and prayers to all his family.

Thanks for everything Mr.Smart ,,, he was a great man and inspiration ,, I still remember his 3. Eights

Phil Smart, who asked me to call him Senior (which I never
managed to do, out of my deep respect for him), was the
most exceptional man I had the privledge to know. He introduced me to God Winks and the idea of donating three
one hundred dollar bills to support a mission that helped
Africian children with facial deformities.
Every time we had a conversation, he inspired me and continues to do so, in my memories of him.
God Bless him and his lovely wife Helen.

I first met Mr. Phil Smart in the 80's when I was an adult advisor in Boy Scout Troop 100 in Ballard. Our three sons were members of the troop and all became Eagle Scouts.
In the late 90's I again met him at a Veteran Day ceremony at Washelli. In 2004 I purchased a Mercedes from his dealership and he came over and personally thanked me for selecting his dealership. Each time I took the Mercedes in for service I would walk over to his office and we would chat for a few moments. I would often wear my Ballard High School jacket, seeing it he would stand and sing the Roosevelt fight song.
Memories of a extremly fine gentleman and I am proud to have had the honor of his acquaintance.

I met Phil over 40 years ago through his son and we shared many great times through golf,lunches,and on going visits and frequent communication. He was without a doubt one of the best human beings God created.A great loss to this world and our state. Gordy Pfeifer

Phil came into my life in 1988 when I was a producer at KOMO-TV. He requested help with a story he wanted to tell. That story got me involved with Children's Hospital and I would go on to produce all of the Telethons, specials and most patient stories for more than a dozen years. That story also began an enriching 25-year friendship with Phil who became my storytelling mentor. Over the years, I got the privilege of producing many stories about Phil including three "legacy" DVDs of Phil's stories ("Angels Among Us," "The God Wink Gathering," and "The Forgotten Hero Mission." Through these stories, Phil will continue to lead and inspire for many years to come. He and Helen had a profound positive impact on my life. His legacy exists in me as in all others whose lives he touched. God Bless you, Phil. You truly were "an angel among us."

I met Mr. Smart at an auction in 2005 that was put on by the Eleanor Henry Reed Guild….one of the many guilds that gives to Children's Hospital. He was the guest speaker and was also there to promote his book “The Real Angels Among Us.” …a book whose proceeds went to Children's Hospital.
Mr. Smart gave a speech like no other that left the entire room inspired and truly moved….I am not sure I am emotionally equipped to do what Mr. Smart did every week for so many years but looking through that book just reminds me how important it is to keep giving to causes like Children's Hospital.
As my wife and I were driving home from the auction I looked over at her and told her how amazing it was that Great Britain gives knighthoods to Mick Jaeger and Paul McCartney and so many others. All that went through my mind the rest of the ride home was that if Seattle or the state of Washington had an equivalent award how proud I would be to pin it on Phil Smart….he would be more than deserving.
As he said to all his kids….see you later.

I met Phil many years ago doing charity work. Then he became interested in the work I was doing for the fallen heroes of this war. Then last June 6th we recognized a Fallen Hero from D-Day and I was able to hug Phil and thank him. I will miss knowing he was around. He is incredible!

I met phil while working for him in the seventies, I'd have to say, he was a real gentleman, a rarity in the auto business. His caring attitude was well known among the employees, my heartfelt condolences to the family.