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SMITH, Vastine
Passed away October 6, 2011 at his home in Sacramento, California. He was born February 26, 1928 in Calvert City, Kentucky to Reginald and Maggie Smith. Vastine married the love of his life, Peggy Jean Owen, on October 7, 1945 in Benton, Kentucky. He started out as the Superintendant of a construction company out of Columbus, Ohio which moved him and his family to Sacramento in 1955.
Vastine was a member of Local #118 Ironworkers, he owned and operated 16th Street Plating Co., and he worked on several projects in the Sacramento area. He built the Sacramento Raceway in 1964, the sports complex at Capital Christian Center in the late 1980s and Capital Mountain Christian Camp, where he worked the last 15 years.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Peggy Smith; children Charles (Raejean) Smith and children, Melissa, Keith and Shelby; Patricia (Jim) Staropoli and children Todd, Octavia, and Nicholas; and Philip (Debbie) Smith and daughter Suzanne; 6 great-grandchildren and his brother, Velvin Smith.
Services will be 10:00am Friday, October 14, 2011 at Trinity Life Center, 5225 Hillsdale Blvd, Sacramento, CA with Interment to follow at 12:30pm at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Ln. Fair Oaks, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital Mountain Christian Camp, PO Box 1118, Weimar, CA 95736.
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Memories and Condolences
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Louise Knedel
October 23, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the entire Smith family. I know that losing a loved one is very difficult. May the fond memories of time spent together sustain you.
Clyde & Paula Preston
October 14, 2011
Dear Peggy, Phillip & Debbie, Charlie and family, Paula, Paul and I rejoice with you in knowing that a GREAT MAN of FAITH, who demonstrated that FAITH by his HARD WORKS for his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ over the years, has entered Glory with a loud choir of Angels singing because Vastine made sure his witness lead people to Salvation!
We will always be most grateful to him, Peggy and the family for your faithful and unswerving support for us in Developing and Operating Capital Mountian Christian Camp!!
We join with Jim Reber in saying GLORY!
We love you and will keep you in our prayers!
Clyde, Paula and Paul Preston
October 14, 2011
My heart goes out to the Smith family. Philip, I only met your Dad the one time, but he was so warm and friendly to me. Praying that your saddened hearts will heal remembering all the good times. He is home with Jesus and you will certainly join him when you are called. Love to you all. Bonnie Jones (Debbie's sister).
David Powers
October 14, 2011
I am so so sorry I missed the funeral for Vastine. He was a long time friend and I have nothing but great memories of him. I love he and his family. The Angels rejoice because he is now with them in Heaven.
October 14, 2011
My heart & thots are going out to you all at the loss of your husband & dad. I am going to be attending the memorial for Vastine today, so will get to see you all then. I am praying for the Lord's comfort for you, family. With Love from Raedena & hubby.
October 14, 2011
Hi to smith family, sorry about your lose, send my loves and hugs to all to you phillip and debby I understand what like loss the loves one... It hard but he had a wonderful life in earth .. now he is in better place HOME WITH JESUS Amen...need talk you know where I am I will be there for u and family love u all
Sylvia Warner
October 13, 2011
I am so blessed to know Vastine for so many years and my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Vastine and Peggy are such a beautiful couple and I always admired how much they loved and supported each other. I enjoyed growing up with their children, Charlie, Patti and Phillip, and knowing their family has greatly enriched my life. Vastine is a such a caring, sincere and generous man and it's a privilege to know him. We'll see you again Vastine . . .
Cynthia Krohn
October 13, 2011
To the entire Smith family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you always remember the good times.
Sheila Burkhalter
October 13, 2011
Dearest Peggy. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I too lost mine 7 yrs ago. We will all be reunited again one day. I can't wait. I know of the pain of your loss and I will be praying for your heart and for your family. May God hold you in his arms as he did me and bless you abundtly during this time of your grieving. Much love to you Peggy, Sheila Burkhalter
Bob Erickson
October 12, 2011
Peggy: Your loss was heavens gain. No one could replace him. He was truly one of a kind who would persevere on a project when others would just give up. Capital Mountain was a perfect example of this. BLM didn't know what hit them when Vastine started negotiating for ownership of the camp.I used to love to listen to him tell me about it. Bob Erickson
Erwin & Sherry Clark
October 12, 2011
To the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless and keep you and guide you through this difficult time.
~Val and Kimberly Smitley,
Val Smitley
October 12, 2011
May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. Our family has so many Wonderful Memories at your home in Arden Park and Capital Mountain.
We love you and miss you always...
Val, Kimberly and Children
Betty Saylor-Massie
October 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this difficult time of sorrow. Even tho it has been many many years since I have seen you; many wonderful memories came back to me. I am so glad our families had the time together long ago to create a friendship.
Barbara Spangler Ray
October 12, 2011
Mrs. Smith and Family,
I offer my condolences at this time of great sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times.
October 12, 2011
GLORY!!! You are in His presence my friend. Our times at Capital Mountain were special. Peggy and family, my prayers are for our Lord to give you all His joy - knowing that Vastine was welconed into Glory as a faithful servant.
Jim Reber
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