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1918
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2011
Earl Smith Obituary
June 12, 1918 to April 9, 2011
Earl W. Smith passed away at age 92 on April 9, 2011, survived by wife Marjorie, granddaughter Sedona, grandson A.J., four great-grandsons, and nieces Valerie and Janet. After retiring from the Army in 1950, Earl worked 27 years as the Parts Manager for International Harvester in Red Bluff, CA. He enjoyed cars, construction, traveling, children, dogs and forever his wife. As a devoted Methodist, he volunteered at youth camps, co-created a recycling program, and worked for Help 4 People food program. A memorial service will be held April 16, 2011 at the Palm Gardens Assisted Living Residence in Woodland, CA at 1:00pm. Donations and cards can be sent to the Woodland United Methodist Church at 212 Second Street, Woodland CA 95695.
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Glenn Hale
April 15, 2011
I remember Earl very well from his years at International. I was a young parts man and Earl was a fountain of knowledge. Some thought Earl was kind of gruff but he wasn't to me. I think Earl just didn't care for lazy prople.
Glad I got to know him a little.
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