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Tony Lee Smith

1945 - 2023

BORN

1945

DIED

2023

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Lemley Chapel

1008 Third Street

Sedro Woolley, Washington

Tony Smith Obituary

Sedro-Woolley - Tony Lee Smith, age 78, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away October 6, 2023. He was born April 3, 1945 in Sedro-Woolley to Fred and Dorothy (Hodges) Smith.

Tony loved working on the family farm, flying airplanes, keeping his home and vehicles immaculate. He was often called the "Rock Polisher" by his coworkers. He was a prideful man, loving his daughter, son and granddaughters, often teaching them about farm life.

Tony ran a small cattle operation and log truck company with his beloved brother, Fred and together they had the most pristine log truck in the county. He retired from the Skagit PUD as a superintendent after over 25 years.

Tony was married to Leona Smith for over 30 years and together they shared a home in Sedro-Woolley and Yuma Arizona.

Tony also served in the Army National Guard. He loved road trips with his granddaughters, Nicole and Danielle, taking rides with them in the desert hills of Arizona in their Baja bug with their friends.

Tony is survived by his wife, Leona M. Smith; daughter, Tana Smith Skaugrud (Eric); of Sedro-Woolley; stepson, Rick Hyatt (Teri) of Salidea CA; stepdaughter, Lisa Hyatt of Mount Vernon, WA; granddaughters, Nicole and Danielle of CA; niece, Tammy Brendicke; great nieces and nephew, Jennifer and Christina Brendickie, Jimmy Ovenell; grand dogs, Stella and Ryder.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dorothy Smith; brother, Fred, and wife, Maledia; niece, Charlene.

Tony was laid to rest at the Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, WA. Share your memories of Tony and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2023.

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Connie Swihart

October 21, 2023

I'm very sorry to here of your loss. I went to school with Tana, Rick and Lisa. Leona was by bus driver. I've been thinking about Leona alot lately and didn't know why. Sending Love and strength during this difficult time.

Thomas M Hall

October 18, 2023

I knew Tony thru the Log Truck Assoc and thru his work at Skagit PUD And later yrs after my retirement we´d meet up on Tues AM for coffee with our wives. We also took a trip together to the GM Proving Grounds when Allison Transmision was doing demonstrations of there Automatic Trans.

Mike Ammons

October 17, 2023

Tony´s log truck was indeed pristine, I bought it from him in 1998. On of the first things I did with it take it to a parade, we won a first place trophy.

Larry & Hatty Perotti

October 12, 2023

A very good friend for many many years ! RIP Tony Larry & Hatty Perotti

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