Samuel "Sam" Douglas Smith

Samuel "Sam" Douglas Smith obituary, Evergreen, CO

Samuel "Sam" Douglas Smith

Samuel "Sam" Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 11, 2023.
Samuel Douglas Smith (Sam) was born in Greenville, Alabama to Mary Brunson Smith and Maxwell Romaine Smith. The family moved to the Atlanta area and Sam grew up in Decatur, and attended Druid Hills High School where he was elected President of the Student Body. On to Georgia Tech and a Ramblin' Wreck for life, Sam was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Tech and two Masters Degrees in Business Administration from Georgia State University. September of 1967 brought graduation, commissioning as an Ensign in USNR and a wedding all in the same week. He served aboard the USS Shelton (DD-790) stationed in San Diego during the Viet Nam conflict.

After being discharged from the Navy, the family returned to Atlanta and Sam began a 36 year career with the Federal Reserve Bank System - 12 years in Atlanta and 24 years with the Cleveland bank. Residing in Hudson, Ohio, Sam served in numerous capacities at The First Congregational Church of Hudson and at the Country Club of Hudson where he pursued his passion for golf. He also chaired the board of Beech Brook, an organization in Cleveland helping children and families thrive by promoting healthy child development.

Retiring in 2007, the family moved to Evergreen, Colorado where Sam enjoyed mountain living at it's best! Sam held leadership positions in Art for the Mountain Community (now Sculpture Evergreen), Evergreen Rotary and Rockland Community Church. A move to Longmont in 2018 meant no longer living in the mountains, but enjoying panoramic views of the front range and involvement in Longmont Rotary and Boy Scout committees.

Sam is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Settle Smith, Daughter and delight of his life, Jennifer Asbury, son-in-law Scott Asbury and adored grandaughter Audrey Asbury of Niwot, Colorado, brother George Smith and sister-in-law, Leslie Ireland of Vienna, Virginia, brother-in-law Gary Settle and sister-in-law Connie Settle, of Ponte Vedra, Florida, nieces, nephew, great nieces and nephews, cousins and his English Setter, Sigma. Sam leaves a legacy of service and leadership, courage and enduring love for family and friends.

Memorial contributions can be made to Longmont Rotary, P.O. Box 272, Longmont, CO 80502 or Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31800 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen,CO 80439.

Services will be held at Grace Commons Church, Boulder, Colorado On Saturday, April 15th at 1;00 in the afternoon.
Free parking on 15th and Canyon Blvd in the Parking Garage.

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April 15, 2023

Joan Smith posted to the memorial.

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Joan Smith

April 15, 2023

A wonderful husband, father and friend!

Rose M Gray

April 11, 2023

The Smith Family,
Earth had no sorrow that God cannot heal. I was sadden to hear of Sam's death. Sam was a part of our 11:00 lunch bunch at the Fed, Cleveland. He was also VP over my department. My prayers go out to the family, you all have suffered a great loss.
God Bless,
Rose M Gray

Rosanne Rosenberger

April 10, 2023

Sam Smith. That name brings back many memories of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Good man! Knowledgeable and willing to share/coach. Deepest sympathies for family through this difficult time.

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