Donald F. Smothers

SMOTHERS, Donald F. - Passed away peacefully at his Santa Rosa home on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 due to complications of Diabetes and heart disease. Dearly beloved husband for 59 years of Lucille Smothers; beloved father of Mark Smothers (Barbara), Linda Reid (Jerry) and the late Cynthia White; dear brother of Gary Smothers (Kathleen) and the late Larry Smothers and Darlene Brown; adored grandfather of Derrick Smothers (June), Kristy Neufeld (David), Carisa Anderson (Ian), Breanne Velyvis (Brian), Bryon Reid, John White (Cebria) and Ashley Kostjuk (Todd); proud great grandfather of Mark, Koby, Landon, Rylea and Gloria Smothers, Noah Neufeld, Gavin, Alexis and Reese Kostjuk, Hannah and Joshua White; dear uncle of Marissa Smothers, Denise Brown and Roger Brown. Don graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1946 and served in the CA National Guard from 1947-1949. He has been in the automobile business all of his adult life. He was the founding owner of Smothers Auto Center, co-founder of Smothers Parts International, Smothers European Volvo and Mercedes-Benz. Both dealerships have received the highest honors from their respective manufacturers. Don loved to travel; he and Lucille traveled all of the States as well as abroad. He will be remembered as a formidable patriarch. A native of Lincoln, NE, age 79. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Bruce Tucker, Dr. Douglas Green, Cheryl Fox & Associates and Sutter VNA Hospice for their compassionate care. Friends may pay their respects on Monday, June 9, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SANTA ROSA MORTUARY EGGEN & LANCE CHAPEL 1540 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa 545-3747. Private entombment will be at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Contributions to Hanna Boys Center or Grace Bible Church, P.O. Box 70, Springville, UT 84663, are preferred.