Douglas Smith

SMITH-Douglas Smith, Beloved father, friend and coach, Doug Smith was a shining example of class, integrity and kindness. Doug grow up in Burbank, graduating from John Burrows High School in 1957. From there he moved on to Redlands University, pursuing a degre e in education which led him to a 40 year career at his beloved Arcadia High School. There he made his mark as the football and track and field coach, and the creator of the Arcadia High School Invitational Track and Field meet, a prestiglous yearly competion. After retirement he went on to many rewarding experiences as a coach and mentor for other local schools. Doug's passions included travel, animals, reading and a love/hate relationship with golf. His good nature, easy going attitude and loving heart wi ll be keenly missed by those who cherised him as family and friend. Funeral services will be held Friday April 11, 2008 at 9:30am in the Church of the Hills, at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, donotions may be made to the American Heart Association of the Humane Society.