David Andrew Smith

David was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to David R. Smith and Rita M Smith, née Ford,
in 1961. His early years began a lifelong passion for the outdoors and open spaces and
served as the basis for a life of Service, Skill, and Imagination.
A man of many talents, David was an entrepreneur with a diverse career that reflected
his spirit; Father, Chef, IT Specialist, Photographer, Landscaper, Mechanic. He had just
as many hobbies; from Astronomy, Off-Roading and Marksmanship to Video Games,
Sci-Fi, and Model Making.
Though he faced many trials in his life, even from childhood David was a man who was
steadfast under pressure, met hardship without surrender, and despite many personal
burdens, emotional trials and persistent health issues tried to never let his struggles
define him. He was a private man who often preferred to quietly share his light and love
and lend his ear to other's problems. He was deeply metaphysical: a seeker whose
journey explored many paths and whose heart always held the truth of universal
oneness.
He raised two children, Michael and Rachel, who remember him as a fun dad with a
contagious sense of humor; a Parrot Head who loved filling the house with the sound of
Jimmy Buffet as he cooked. He was a loving grandfather who kept lists of each of his
grandchildren's birthdays and things they enjoyed. He was a careful listener who did his
best to impart his wisdom and remind everyone to see the humor in everyday life.
He is survived and remembered fondly by Michael & Ashley, Rachel & James, Eevie,
Fox, Miranda, Shawn, Charlie, and his siblings Sara Smith Maher, Julie Smith Riddle
and Anthony Smith. Despite his private nature his impact on his community was always
felt. His loved ones, neighbors and friends all remember him as a kind, funny and
friendly man who did his best to help when he could, or simply smile, wave and have a
chat.
David would want all of those who loved him to remember that he felt tremendous pride
in all that he created and accomplished, and that he is not lost to us. He has crossed
the horizon into the long memory of kin and will always be with us. His legacy is lived
each day in the values, knowledge, habits, sayings, songs and stories he imparted to all
those close to him. The open sky, the sea and stars will always carry his memory with
us and his story will continue through us as he begins his next voyage of discovery.
"The old must give way to the young." "A man is not truly gone while his name is still
spoken."