Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Stephen Smith Obituary
Born in 1950 to Clarence and Jane Smith, Steve (or "Smitty") grew up in Pasadena, Texas. He was an athletic standout at Pasadena High School, where he earned All-District honors in football, and was a state finalist in the shot put. He attended SMU on a football scholarship, where he was a two-time letterman and a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. At SMU, he met his loving wife, Kathy, whom he married after graduation in 1973.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy; son Dan Smith and wife Katie, and grandchildren Connor and Stella, of Richardson, Texas; daughter Natalie Smith of Lewisville, Texas; brother Jim Smith and wife Cathy of La Porte, Texas; brother Phil Smith and wife Sally of Riverside, California; nieces Jennifer, Courtney, and Ellen; and nephew Shawn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Jane Smith of Pasadena, Texas.
A livestream memorial service for Steve was held Friday, November 27 at Restland Funeral Home in Richardson,Texas. Use this link to view the recorded service: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/41338
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Smith
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Stephen Smith's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Stephen Smith
People and places connected with Stephen
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Stephen's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Stephen Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
