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Drew Smith Obituary
Drew Davis Smith, 33, devoted husband and father, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 3, 2017, surrounded by his family, at Lancaster General Hospital. He lived with his wife and daughter in Reading, Pa. Born in Lancaster, Pa., he was the son of Philip Eugene and Nancy (Davis) Smith of Lancaster.
He is survived by his wife, Jillian Calderon-Smith, and his daughter Brenna, 3.
Drew graduated from Manheim Township High School in 2002. In 2005 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, graduating from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island. He held several MOS's including 1141- Electrician, 8152- Security Guard instructor and Weapons
Instructor, and 8154- Close Quarters Combat. He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2005 – February 2006; and again from January 2007 – January 2008. He also served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in May 2009 – May 2010. As a non-commissioned officer, he earned the rank of Sergeant. It was during his service that he met his wife, Jillian, also a Marine.
In 2016 he graduated with a degree in applied business from Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
He was passionate about the game of golf and took every opportunity to be on the course with his friends. Drew loved music and often played in bands with friends as a drummer.
In addition to his wife, daughter, and parents, he is survived by a brother, Evan Burns Smith and his brother's fiancée, Emily Joyce Curren, of Philadelphia.
Drew is preceded in death by his grandparents: Glenn and Eleanor Burns Davis and James and Catherine Smith.
Special thanks to the Intensive Care Unit staff at Lancaster General Hospital. We are grateful for their collaboration with the Gift of Life Donor Program so that Drew could make a final gift of organ donation to families in need.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 East Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601. Friends and family will be received from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please omit flowers. The family requests that contributions be made to Brenna Smith's college fund. To contribute, go to www.UGIFT529.com. Use code 348-G8L.
To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.
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Judy Lepore
June 9, 2017
Dear Nancy, Phil, Evan, Jillian and Brenna,
My deepest sympathies go out to your family for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlotte Clay
June 8, 2017
To all the Smiths,
I'm so very sorry for this tragic loss. Drew was a very special person who lit up a room and made everyone smile. His many accomplishments and contributions to our country are amazing, and I know he'll live on in the memories of his awesome family and many friends and, of course, with his beautiful little girl.
With love, deepest sympathies and prayers for comfort and peace from the Clay family--Charlotte, Elsbeth, Marianne & Jere.
Kathy Shaffer
June 6, 2017
Dear Nancy, Phil, and Evan,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I will be praying for comfort for you and Drew's wife and daughter.
Mindy Witmer
June 6, 2017
Words cannot express how sorry I am. I knew Drew and Evan from the YWCA after school program at Nitrauer. Fond memories. Your family is in my prayers
Craig Allison
June 6, 2017
Nancy, Philip, Evan, Jillian and Brenna,
We are so sorry to hear about Drew's passing. He has left a beautiful legacy in Brenna and we pray that you all find comfort knowing that Drew now is resting in God's gentle embrace. Love from us all.
Gina, Craig, Jacob, Emma and Mara Allison
Shaun Gebhard
June 6, 2017
We knew each other from way back in the day, just wanted to say Semper Fi Marine! Till Valhalla brother! Thoughts and prayers to your family.
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