Theodore C. Smith Jr.

Theodore C. Smith Jr. age 98, of Wayne, died peacefully at home on June 10, 2013. He was born on January 13, 1915 in Cincinnati, Ohio but moved with his family before his first birthday to Drexel Hill where he met his wife to be Helen Hannan in the second grade. They attended Upper Darby High School and The University Of Pennsylvania together where they graduated in 1936. They were married in 1939 and lived in the Westgate Hills section of Havertown before moving to Wayne in 1950. After a career as a wool broker, Ted started Smithco, Inc. in 1967, a manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment with production facilities in Kansas and Wisconsin. In addition to the United States, the company does business around the world, particularly in Europe and Asia. He has frequently been recognized as a respected leader of the golf course maintenance industry. Since the 1950's Ted and his family have enjoyed summers at their home in Avalon, N.J., originally owned by his father, which over the years has been a gathering place for the extended family. He was an avid golfer and a member of St. David's Golf Club. Ted is survived by his beloved wife Helen and was the dear father of Theodore C. Smith III (Rose), Donald H. Smith (Joan) and Cynthia Sharpe (Bill). Brother of the late Jean Fairbanks and grandfather of the late Theodore C. Smith IV. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Ted's Life Celebration Service on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10AM at Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 East Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. A private interment was held previously. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wayne Presbyterian Church or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. Mauger-Givnish Funeral Home www.maugergivnish.com