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Peter Smith Obituary

March 6, 1965 - October 8, 2022 Born on March 6, 1965, in Orange California, Peter Smith was the fifth of the six children of Dale and Jackie (Williams) Smith. He passed away on October 8, 2022, at Tampico Terrace Care Center in Walnut Creek, California. Known as "Radar" to his friends and teammates, Peter attended Poly High School where he earned football awards. He played starting Center on the 1983 Poly "All Southern California CIF" championship football team. Peter always had a glint in his eye and a great sense of humor. He was an avid sports fan especially of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His hero, Quarterback Terry Bradshaw. He will be missed by his friends in the Riverside area and by his loving family. Peter was preceded in death by his mother Jackie in 2019. He is survived by his father Dale (Walnut Creek, California) and brothers Michael, Grand Terrace, California; Dan, Vail, Colorado; and Sam , Walnut Creek, California; and by sisters Denise Adams, Malott, Washington; and Lori Mahoney Cloverdale, California.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Dec. 17, 2022.

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jerry baker

August 11, 2024

Peter had an amazing wit. it's so sad to lose him but so great to have known him. Life is certainly a trip, and I am lucky to have spent some of my journey with Radar. Condolences to Dale, Sam and and the rest of Peter's fantastic family.

LAROY Alexander

June 11, 2023

We played football together at Riverside poly we would always talk between classes and before game time we would asked each other are u ready. I would also vist Radar from time to time,at the nursing home in San Bernardino I miss him .

Christine Leapman

February 20, 2023

Loved knowing the Smith family when they lived in Riverside. Peter was a real character and lived life on his own terms. Love to the family.

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