Summer Christina Smith
Summer Christina Smith
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Summer Smith Obituary
Memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 1137 5th St., Vallejo.
Summer was born in Hayward, California to Gregory Thomas and Carolyn Haynes-Thomas on December 21, 1976.
She married Melvin Smith on March 2, 2002, in Vallejo, Ca, and became the proud mother to Ashley and Alexander Smith.
Summer came to love Jehovah and chose to dedicate her life to him when she was baptized in July of 1993.
She attended Davis High School and received her master's in nursing from the University of San Francisco and had a highly successful medical career.
Summer had a contagious laugh that always ended with a snort, was extremely funny, an avid reader, lover of mysteries, loved to bake, fiercely loyal and protective to those who were honored to be loved by her. She was affectionately referred to as "Mouse", by her mother, and throughout her life would never allow anyone else to call her that, except for her mom.
Summer is survived by her devoted husband and best friend Melvin Smith; children Ashley Smith "Peanut Butter" and Alexander Smith "Puda Bear"; parents Gregory Thomas and Carolyn Haynes-Thomas and numerous family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie Thomas, her beloved "Papo", and Margaret Thomas, and Fred and Ceola Haynes, her beloved "Nana".
In lieu of flowers, we ask you to take a moment to hug your loved ones, peruse a bookstore or sit by the ocean, as you remember Summer ...all things Summer loved.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
AS
August 17, 2025
In the first few months without you, I would still send you emails. I write you a letter each year, giving the highlights of the year. Looking forward to handing them to you soon.
Miss you friend!
Mom
January 6, 2025
My Mouse. Loving you forever....
Mom
December 21, 2024
Today is the day you entered the world. I was there. They sent you home in a red christmas stocking. You were so small. My baby. How I wish I could have you back. So many people that love you, miss you, and mourn your loss. As your mother I feel it in ways that can't be explained really. We spent 9 months together, 9 months before you entered this world called earth. Literally a part of me is missing, and my heart aches. My baby girl who grew up to be such an amazing person with so much dignity, and heart, and passion for everything she did or felt. Your goals, your achievements. You committed totally, even in this you committed, you chose. Forever I will love you Mouse. Forever and ever. I miss you more than words exist to explain it. I miss "you" having the chance to live "your" life. I miss you being in all of our lives. You are not forgotten Mouse. You matter. I love you....
Calene Roseman
January 13, 2024
Dear Summer,
I miss our talks in my office, it starts all serious but then we would be laughing so hard we would start to whisper. I think of you all the time, most recently I was driving and I just smiled, normally tears would flow, but I just smiled.
Peace be with you
Calene
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Mom
January 8, 2024
Remembering you Summer.
Family
June 7, 2023
Mom
May 22, 2023
Well Summer. It has been a couple months now. I honestly know this isn't something that just passes. We all miss you so much Mouse. I keep looking for you everywhere, or signs that you're here still in some kind of way. I keep seeing you, your life and ours playing over and over again like an old fashioned movie reel in my head. I see you at 2, and I see you at 20. I see you in your children's faces, in Mel's eyes and his voice whenever he talks about "you". In your Dad's voice, the sadness. They love you so much. It's such a deep ache your not being here. It is so unreal to watch the rest of the world and life just go on. At times I feel like screaming. Don't you know she's not here anymore? How can they "not" know that I wonder? We love you Mouse. I remember how it felt when you first kicked, and I remember how proud we all were to watch you graduate ALL those times. I remember how in awe I'd be to watch each morning, when you jumped up never hitting snooze to meet each day, rain or shine. I remember our cheat days when we'd stay home from work and school and watch Anne of Green Gables movies for hours. Never leaving bed except to get more hot chocolate of cookies. I remember how you'd say I love you and like you to your Dad, and me each and every single day, and even when you were upset you "always" loved us, maybe not liked us in that moment! but you'd always say that to us. You are so special Summer. Truly one of the most interesting people I ever met. All of your life, and you were mine. I met you first. Beyond consciousness, I love you, and I always will. You can sleep now, you can rest now Mouse. The troubles of this world are gone for you now. Loving you always.
Mom
February 11, 2023
Summer Christina Thomas-Smith.
I know you're sleep, but my heart hears you. So grateful I got to be your Mom, and so so so proud of the person you were. Every parent should be blessed to have a "You". Loving you forever and ever, and EVER...Would not change one thing about you, except to have more time. Love you beyond space and time Mouse. ALWAYS...
Crystal Bateast
February 11, 2023
Special memories help us cope with loss. Summer had a beautiful spirit that will live on with those who knew her. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sean Cotton
February 11, 2023
Summer was such a sweetheart. I always enjoyed our interactions together; it was very brother-sisterly. We used to crack jokes and just giggle. Humor was definitely a connection for us. I´m certainly going to miss that. Our hearts go out to Melvin, Ashley, Alex and all of the family and friends affected by this loss. We send our love, condolences, and heartfelt prayers.
Ernst and Jessica
February 11, 2023
While we knew Summer for many years from our time in Davis, it was our trip to Europe in 1998 that cemented our bond with her.
We traveled with Summer to an International Convention of Jehovah´s Witnesses in Nuremberg Germany, where delegates from Germany, United States and many Eastern European countries gathered for four days.
To the Czech and Polish Jehovah´s Witnesses, the Black visitors from the US and the UK were greeted with an abundance of enthusiasm. Many in these former communist countries had never seen a darker skinned person, and so these friends were inundated with attention, gifts and requests for photos.
This reaction was beautiful and sweet, but was exhausting for many, including Summer. She was showered with little gifts and postcards and affection, but as this went on for days, it was draining for her.
Yet Summer was nothing but gracious. I will never forget her smile lighting up convention hall after convention hall, greeting everyone with her beauty and charm, especially the children. Summer in her cute red coat, saying "Jessica, can you help me hold all my gifts?"- that was a highlight of the trip.
We traveled on to the Czech Republic and did some ministry work in a small village. More curiosity, lots of staring from the locals, and more graciousness from Summer. Then it was on to Rome and Venice, Switzerland and back to Germany.
On her first big travel adventure, Summer had brought way too many clothes and some very high shoes that didn´t work with European cobblestone street. We actually had to go shoe shopping on her first day in Germany. But the most important things she packed for that memorable trip were her beautiful smile, and her love for people.
We are heartbroken to lose our treasured friend and spiritual sister Summer, and send our love and deep sympathies to her family.
Ernst and Jessica Schneidereit
Thomas Family Albums
February 11, 2023
Thomas Family Albums
February 11, 2023
PATRICIA STEPHENS
February 11, 2023
Monet Garrett
February 11, 2023
Kati Elzey
February 9, 2023
I don´t know a single soul that could have come in contact with Summer Smith & not felt her beautiful heart. Ashton & I are praying for comfort for Melvin, Ashley & Alex.
Some of my memories of Summer:
She loved to laugh & was sooo funny!
Summer loved to workout, because she knew it made her the best version of herself.
Summer & I both LOVED Nuts & Chews from See´s Candies if we wanted a sweet treat!
I´m grateful to have had a friendship with Summer.
The Elzey´s
Ernst and Jessica Schneidereit
February 9, 2023
Ernst and Jessica Schneidereit
February 9, 2023
Ernst and Jessica Schneidereit
February 9, 2023
Ernst and Jessica Schneidereit
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Ernst and Jessica Schneidereit
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Ernst and Jessica Schneidereit
February 9, 2023
Regina Jenkins
February 8, 2023
m so sorry to hear of the loss of Summer. I remember her as a young girl who was so bright and pleasant. She was always smart and so cute. It doesn´t surprise me she had a successful life. In near future she will be back in God´s new world enjoying the real life. So glad we have Jehovah our Father who cares for us. We owe it to one another to love, really love one other because we need it. It will be a happy day to see Summer and our love ones again real soon. I send my love and condolences to her family.
Regina Jenkins
February 8, 2023
I´m so sorry to hear of the loss of Summer. I remember her as a young girl who was so bright and pleasant. She was always smart and so cute. It doesn´t surprise me she had a successful life. In near future she will be back in God´s new world enjoying the real life. So glad we have Jehovah our Father who cares for us. We owe it to one another to love, really love one other because we need it. It will be a happy day to see Summer and our love ones again real soon. I send my love and condolences to her family.
Larry Peace Sr.
February 6, 2023
To Greg, Carol, and the entire family I wish to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I can only remember Summer as a young girl. Our lives only crossed paths once as she was an adult. We must keep our anchors secured so we can welcome our dear sister home.
Chris Cason
February 4, 2023
To the Smith & Thomas families, i offer my deepest condolences for your loss. Summer was a wonderful human and sister as I remember her. She was kind, and had a wonderful smile. Though our lives havent passed since we were kids, I was always glad to hear that she was living a full life. I share this loss with you and can´t wait to see her soon, in the new world to come.
~ Chris Cason
Emile Hope
February 3, 2023
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences are offered to family and friends of Summer Christine. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Emile Hope
Shawna Arzadon
February 1, 2023
To the Beautiful Smith & Thomas Family,
Summer was a joy. I´m glad to have known her. You are in my prayers. I wish you strength and endurance in these sad times. I know Jehovah remembers Summer and in just a little while you will be reunited. Agape!
Love Shawna Arzadon
Jennifer Carrera
February 1, 2023
Jennifer Carrera
February 1, 2023
Jennifer Carrera
February 1, 2023
Summer sister, how I look forward to welcoming you back In the resurrection. Until then I will miss your laugh and hugs. I promise to do my best to be there for Ashley & Alex. I love how fiercely you fought to protect Ashley and Alex from the pain and trouble this world bears. Thank you for being my friend and sister & welcoming me back to Jehovah and the Benicia congregation. See you in paradise
Ayanna S
January 31, 2023
I will miss the belly laughs, the looks between us that were an entire conversation. I will miss my reading buddy. I will miss telling you about the shows you HAVE to watch or just chatting about nothing and everything.
Thank you for your friendship. It meant so much to me. I remember the promise we made to each other for our children. I won´t forget and will do my best to fulfill it for both us.
I have been reading your favorite book...this quote sums up what you mean to me.
"Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world. True friends are always together in spirit."
L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
You were a kindred spirit in my world Summer "Sunburn" Smith. I love you, I miss you and I can´t wait to see you again!
Ayanna
Amanda Montoya
January 28, 2023
Melvin, Ashley, and Alex-
How I look forward to see Summer again in a world without pain or distress! Until then, I remember fun times with her and my other bookish friends. I will think of her love for Jehovah and her love for each of you.
In my mind, I remember Summer as she is in this photo - a huge smile and a snort or two before the end of the day! We had such fun.
May you allow Jehovah to guide you through a time of healing.
Much love to each of you,
Mandy Montoya
Haynes Family Albums
January 28, 2023
Summer and her Nana, Ceola Haynes. Boy did those two "LOVE" each other.
Nancy Peace
January 26, 2023
My dearest Summer, you are etched in my heart and I will hold you there. We have been blessed to have you and will never let you go. From the moment you announced your name to us at less than one years old, " I'm Summer Christina Thomas" you have been a joy in my life. You made us laugh with your unbelievable ability to express yourselves at such a young age. I'm proud of how you blossomed into a wonderful mother and wife. I love you and I am always yours. NPeace
Donna D.
January 26, 2023
Susan Polis Schutz described a True Friend as one who makes a lasting impression, always listens and talks to you, they care about your well being and happiness, they like you for who you are and they will support you at all times. I am fortunate to have had Summer for my true friend. We had many fun times over the years and she was always a joy to be around. We shared a love of books and reading and one experience I can share, was getting together with a few friends for our semi regular "book meet", at my house right before the pandemic. We sat there eating, laughing and discussing our favorite reads (and other fun topics!) for over 6 hours! The time just flew by, that's how it is with good friends. I miss her more than I can say, and my heart and prayers go out to Mel, the kids and all of her family and the friends who love her.
Staff
January 25, 2023
I worked with Summer at Stanford. I was saddened to learn she had passed. Summer was one of the smartest, sharpest medical professionals I've worked with, and I've worked with many. Her combination of knowledge, precision, and true empathy and gentleness with her patients and peers was remarkable. She was dependable, and very humble. If there wasn't a medical situation to attend to, you'd find Summer quietly sitting in a corner, updating her charts or just reading if she even took a moment. Patients and staff alike adored Summer.To the family I send my deepest condolences. Her absence is felt and will be for a very long time. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Summer was genuinely loved by many. Rest in peace Summer
T
Charles Currie
January 25, 2023
Such a lovely young lady and a lovely family. She will be dearly missed. May Jehovah bless your family. We send you our love and prayers.
Yvonne Currie
January 24, 2023
I loved your hugs! I am glad we got to share many. We love your family so much. Our heartfelt condolences to the Smith and Thomas families.
Yvonne Currie
Nathaniel Haynes
January 24, 2023
Summer,
You've always had a special place in my heart. You were my big cousin, but the bond that we shared was more like my sister! But this is not goodbye, more like see you later as I know that you will come visit me often in my dreams as my guardian angel. We will keep your memory going strong!
Continue to watch over the family as you will be deeply missed.
Love you always
-Nate
Nathaniel Haynes
January 23, 2023
Summer,
You've always had a special place in my heart. You were my big cousin, but the bond that we shared was more like my sister! But this is not goodbye, more like see you later as I know that you will come visit me often in my dreams as my guardian angel. We will keep your memory going strong!
Continue to watch over the family as you will be deeply missed.
I will Love you always
-Nate
Haynes Family Album
January 23, 2023
Summer, newborn aka as "Sprout"by loving friends from Livermore Calif, Neil Maron.. and her Beloved Nana Haynes
Christina Ponce Acero and little Pedro
January 22, 2023
Christina Ponce Acero
January 22, 2023
A GIRL NAMED SUMMER
Who enjoyed the best things of life,
Laughing
Reading
Baking
Sunny days
And loving people
Somehow SUMMER never seems to last long enough .
Love Christina and little Pedro Acero
Terry Thomas
January 22, 2023
I´m lost for words. My heart and prayers go out to the family. Summer was beautiful inside and out. I always loved the way she could wear her boots, her beanie, and those cute coats. Very stylish. I will miss her soft spoken voice and her comments at the meeting. Family you are in my prayers.
Terry Thomas
January 22, 2023
Words cannot describe the pain that we feel when we lose a loved one to death. My heart hurts for your family. Summer was so beautiful inside and out. I remember I gave her the cutest teapot with some flowers in it. She was so thankful. She said "How did you know I collect teapots? She said it is beautiful I love it." I will miss her smile, her soft voice, and all her comments at the meeting. Family you are in my prayers.
The Johnson's
January 22, 2023
We've known Summer since she was about three years old, a bright bubbly little girl full of life. She loved her parents. Our families grew close and we all spent a lot of time together. I can remember her running around laughing and playing with the kids having a good time. She liked Kentucky fried chicken but had a hard time pronouncing it. The way she said it was hilarious she had us all cracking up, she didn't understand why we laughed but her little face beamed with joy knowing that she had made us laugh that way. She definitely made a mark on our lives. We will always remember you Summer. Our deepest sympathy to your family and friends.
Haynes Family Albums
January 22, 2023
Thomas Family Photos
January 21, 2023
Herman Haynes
January 21, 2023
To my niece, Summer. Life will never be the same for our family without you. I miss you so very much. This pain I'm feeling seems unbearable at times. I wish so much that I could pick up the phone and speak with you about anything. Your smile, and your laugh is very much needed right now my dear niece. Words do nothing when I'm trying to explain how much I, and many others miss you baby girl. Sleep well Summer. I pray to almighty God that we see one another again soon. I love you more than my words are able to express. Love always. Uncle Herman
Cassie
January 21, 2023
Summer was Mighty Mouse in the gym! We had been training together for about a year. I always looked forward to our sessions which seemed to slip passed us too quickly. She was strong, determined, with legs for days. The shift is palpable knowing I´ll never see her cute little wave and big beaming smile come through the doors at the gym.
She was so dedicated to her growth regardless of what was going on, her energy and of course the snort will leave a lasting impression on all of of our hearts.
I´m so honored and grateful that I had Summer in my life even if only for a short time.
Mike and Cindy Paul
January 21, 2023
I remember her as a precious little girl and a precious adult , you will be missed extremely, love to all your family,, and may the god of comfort be with you
Brent P. Weiand
January 21, 2023
When we moved to the Davis area again with a new child, Summer stuck to our Jaclyn like glue. She was always there to assist with whatever this Fiesty toddler needed so we could get something out of the meeting! I remember thinking what a great Mom she would be someday. Her laugh and sense of justice was something I'll never forget.
As she sleeps, we all can't wait to hear that "snort" once again, we will know that she's back!
We love you all Thomas family and grieve with you. Until she "hears his voice" and awakens, we pray with and for all of you.
Brent Weiand & family
Haynes Family
January 20, 2023
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Haynes Family
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Haynes Family
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Haynes Family
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Anna
January 20, 2023
We remember Summer & Greg when they came to the Davis congregation. We watched her grow into a beautiful, spiritual young woman with aspirations of being a nurse. She truly lived to help others even as a young person, a true gift. We will miss her terribly until we see her again soon. For now we send our love, prayers, and comfort to Greg, Carol, Melvin, and her children.
Warm Christian Love,
The Fregoso´s- Anna Marie, Martin, Matt, Mikayla, & Shawn
Eileen Perez
January 20, 2023
Summer and I worked at Stanford I would never forget her laughter! We will joke around all day and even though we have left Stanford and moved on to different work places we remained in contact. All these years we will text and call each other, and each time we will pick up like we just said good bye the day before. Laughing and joking around like old times... I will miss you so very much my darling friend.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Until we meet again.
Neil Maron
January 20, 2023
I met Summer as a brand new baby. I used to call her "sprout" because of the little tuft of hair that her mom put a little hair tie around on the top of her cute little head. Condolences to her family for their loss.
Lance Linville spiritual brother
January 20, 2023
Summer had a smile that will stay in our memory. She would come over and give my wife and I,heart-felt hugs . Knowing Summer was such a privilege. We are so grateful to have been associated with her. She was such a gift to all of us . Thinking of Summer makes all of us smile. We shall never forget. Our memories will have endless Summer . Linvilles
Calene Roseman
January 20, 2023
Summer and I have laughed more than we cried; belly hurting head throwback laughter. We both shared our love of the ocean. She was such a caring darling. Bright, sharp, and eloquent in her soft tone and gentleness. I am so grateful we met, and our last hug is forever, your family are in my thoughts and prays.
Calene Roseman
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Mom
January 20, 2023
My Mouse. Not hearing your voice say "Mommmm"!.... will be hard.
I hold you in my heart, and every fiber of my being. I miss your entire existence. So, just rest my Baby.
You did a "Great" job of letting us all know regularly how much we meant to you and how much you loved us all. Missing you Mouse. Love you always and forever.
Mom
Allison Dow
January 20, 2023
I will always remember Summer's positive energy, smile, and support. She was a beautiful person and the angels are blessed to have her in their presence.
Mary Reilly
January 20, 2023
Summer was beautiful soul. Professionally, she was dedicated, hardworking, caring and had integrity in all she did. As a work friend she was a solid support and cared about those around her. I am grateful for our conversations both personally and professionally. Her laugh, light and beautiful personality will be missed.
Thomas family
January 19, 2023
I miss your snort. I love you cousin and I'll see you in paradise.
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