David Arlen Smith

David Smith Obituary

David Arlen Smith's life on Earth ended Wednesday, Sept., 7 2005 quietly and quickly at home in the loving arms of his wife, Celeste, and surrounded by his family. He courageously and hopefully battled cancer for the last 19 months. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12 at Shoreline Calvary Chapel, 1130 Napa Ave., # A in Morro Bay.

Dave loved God and lately spent the early morning hours under the stars, marveling at their beauty in close communication with his creator, praying for us all. He was known by all as a mighty man of God, a man of integrity and compassion. Dave's life was truly an example of genuine love for others. His desire was that his life would be a vessel to be used by God and that He would be glorified.

He was an incredibly loving father to his four children, Joshua, Heidi, Benjamin and Hannah, and an amazing example to the people he came into contact with. In the last four weeks of his life many people visited him and were blessed by his encouraging words.

Dave was born Dec. 16, 1953 in Torrance, Calif., and grew up in Bakersfield and Redondo Beach, He graduated from Redondo High School in 1972 and then attended Los Angeles Baptist College. He became an accomplished plasterer and supervised many crews. In 1984, he married Celeste and moved to Los Osos in 1988 where he raised his children and worked for SLO Plastering.

He is survived by his mother, Christine; his two brothers, Richard and Steve; his sister, Kathy; and a large extended family. His gentle, humble spirit will be missed by many people. His hope was in the Lord and he waits to be reunited with all the people he shared with and prayed for.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Sep. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for David Smith

2 Entries

Paul Coco

September 21, 2005

August 18, 2005

Dave,

This is overwhelming news… And, I cannot begin to put my emotions into words of your life ending on earth. Unimaginable feelings of loss do not begin to express my thoughts. Less than a decade ago we lost Mark. And, honestly, at times, I still struggle with his loss. This is no different. You and Mark are two of the Godliest men I’ve ever known. I’ve asked myself a hundred times, why does this happen? It’s an answer I might ever know during this life time, however, I do not question our Creator and his timing in choosing you now is His, as it was the day you were born.

A few months before Mark death, he told me; “I know were I’m going, I am sure of my salvation, but I hurt for my family and friends because they have to go on without me.” This was and is true then and it’s true now. There is no question that your life ending on this earth will be a catastrophic loss. However, I know you would want us to push forward, move onward and remain faithful to our Lord and Savior, Jesus. We will. But, we will never you and the life time of memories that were created.

I want you to know that I appreciate and love you, your calm demeanor, your wisdom and unconditional love. You’re a man God is proud of. You’ve walked your life in a Godly manner, you’ve loved your wife, raised and loved your children in an environment of unconditionally love, and have been a loyal to all your friends. You’re also a phenomenal Uncle to your Nieces and Nephews.

If you look back at your life, you should be proud of yourself, really. You’ve taken a path in life that is pleasing to God, You fought the fight and remained faithful to God’s calling. I can’t think of a person who doesn’t like you and I can name dozens off the top of my head whose life you’ve profoundly impacted, me being one. I am blessed to have known you, I am richer for your fellowship and I’m honored to call you my brother.

All my love,

Dave and I three and a half weeks before his death.

Richard Smith

September 10, 2005

Our loss of Dave is Gods gain. It still hurts so bad to know I cannot call him or write or visit him. But I must pursue God and study His word, as Dave would have wanted me and others to do. Rich Smith-brother

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