Tracy Loren Smith DDS

Tracy Loren Smith DDS

Tracy Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 5, 2013.
ORRINGTON and BLUE HILL - Tracy L. Smith, 52, died unexpectedly May 22, 2013, at his home in Orrington. He was born Oct. 8, 1960, in Kansas City, Kan., son of Lloyd E. Smith and Helen (Newland) Smith.

Tracy graduated from Turner High School, Kansas City, Kan., in 1978, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and lettered in both football and wrestling. He attended the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan., where he was a member of the Kansas Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Chemistry, graduating with honors in 1983. After graduation he moved to Dallas and was eventually accepted to dental, medical and law school. He decided to follow his lifelong dream of becoming a dentist and chose to attend dental school. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School, with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1994 and started his practice that year in Kansas City, Kan., before buying a practice in Overland Park, Kan. In 2001 he sold his practice and moved to Brewer Lake, Orrington, and began working with Blue Hill Peninsula Dental, which he eventually purchased. Tracy truly enjoyed the relationships he built with his patients and coworkers. His many interests included motorcycling, skiing, kayaking, boating, tennis, basketball, music and traveling. He took his first cross-country motorcycle trip in 1984, eventually touring the entire continental United States. For the last 15 years Tracy had enjoyed tobogganing at the National Toboggan Championships, Camden. His teams won two National Championships and he is a member of the current World Championship team along with his brother, Kelly, nephew, Tyler, and longtime friend, Steve Huff. His lifelong passion for all kinds of music will be fondly remembered by all of his family and friends.

Tracy was predeceased by his father, Lloyd E. Smith. He is survived by his mother, Helen N. Smith, of Kansas City, Kan.; brother, Kelly E. Smith and wife, Susan (Stafford) Smith, of Overland Park, Kan.; sisters, Nancy (Smith) Bodkin and husband, Rob, of Mukilteo, Wash., and Kristi (Smith) Dolinar of Kansas City, Kan.; nephews, Dustin Morris and wife, Julie, of Weston, Miss., Patrick Morris and wife, Nicole, of St. Paul, Minn., and Tyler Smith, of Merriam, Kan.; nieces, Rachel (Smith) Brudnicki and husband, Keith, of Overland Park, Kan., and Ellen Yoakum, of Mukilteo, Wash.; and great-niece and great-nephew, Lilah and Jacob Morris of Weston, Miss.

Interment will be at a later date in Toronto, Kan., at the family cemetery. Those who wish to make donations in Tracy's name may send them to American Dental Association Foundation, Access to Care, for programs that bring oral care to lowincome communities and underserved rural areas. ADA Foundation, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 440-2547. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St.. Bangor. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.

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November 19, 2018

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July 3, 2013

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June 20, 2013

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Leslie Taylor

November 19, 2018

I am shocked to read of Tracy's passing. I worked for him in Overland Park and he was such a kind person with a huge heart. Condolences to his family.

Laura A. Reidy, DMD & Staff

July 3, 2013

Our office would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Dr. Smith's family, staff & friends. I know he will truly be missed by all.

Ray Geer

June 20, 2013

Tracy was a dear friend and will be remembered fondly by many friends and former patients in the Kansas City area. He was quirky, intelligent, funny, and honest. He wore Elvis sunglasses and Australian Bush hats on the weekends. He listened to Van Morrison, Concrete Blond, Sunvolt, and Keith Richards solo. He had the Big Wrench and the Big Book. He appreciated the 3-Legged Beagle, the Stones with Taylor, Wednesday night tennis, Angle Ball at Kelly's, and skiing Keystone. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to Helen, Kelly, Nancy, and Kristy.

Dr. Marsha A. Pyle, Dean UMKC School of Dentistry

June 17, 2013

All members of the UMKC dental community mourn the passing of Dr. Tracy Loren Smith, a member of the DDS Class of 1994. On behalf of our faculty, students, staff and alumni, we wish to convey our heartfelt sympathies to Dr. Smith's family.

Nancy Bodkin

June 11, 2013

As Tracy's little sister it is such a blessing to read so many thoughtful condolences for him. Thank you, it's greatly appreciated.
Nancy Bodkin ( Mukilteo, Wa.)

Joanne Richmond

June 8, 2013

Dr. Smith was one of the best and kindest dentist I ever encounter in all my years. I was shocked to read that he had passed on. Condolences to his family and the staff at Blue Hill Penisula Dental. He will be greatly missed.

Nancy Allen

June 6, 2013

Tracy was a kind. considerate man. He was a great dentist as he could interact with many different people. He was my dentist and I never felt that a dentist visit was a bad thing. Please accept that many people whose dentist he was will miss him terrible. My condolences.

David Scates

June 6, 2013

I'll miss Dr. Smith very much -- he was a great dentist and always a pleasure to deal with.

Judy Dunham

June 5, 2013

I worked for Tracy for many years. He was a good dentist and a kind man. Always willing to listen . Loved his stories and his dry sense of humor. Gone much to soon. RIP my friend.

Jim Stout

June 5, 2013

I met Tracy through Steve and considered him a friend. My wife and I have many great memories of T. I was lucky enough to be on one of those National Champion Toboggan teams with T., Steve and Bob. What a great time, lots of fun. We will also have nothing but kind thoughts when we think of T. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Jim & Sue Stout

Deanne

June 5, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Heather Gray

June 5, 2013

I had the pleasure of working for Tracy for several years. I have many great memories and stories I will always look back on. He had a great way of telling stories and always made me laugh. His dedication and fairness toward us and his patients will not be forgotten. He is missed by many.

Shelley Tozier

June 5, 2013

Rest easy T Smith...rest easy

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