David N. Smith

David N. Smith David N. Smith "Dave" died May 15, 2018, in San Luis Obispo at the age of 92. Born in Lockport NY, and raised in Manchester NH. He joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Submarine Corps. He attended Northeastern University and earned a degree in Civil Engineering in 1952. His career was at an industrial fire insurance company specializing in fire protection technology. He worked in Providence RI, Los Angeles, and finally in San Francisco where he retired. In 1987 he moved to San Luis Obispo where he became a civic activist. He was a trustee of the Land Conservancy of SLO County, and served a term on the SLO City Architectural Review Commission. Dave was a member of Elks Lodge 322 and of the Retired Active Men (RAMS), where he served in several offices and founded a Book Club. He was a long-time member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army and the Kiwanis Club. He built many homes with Habitat for Humanity in the U.S., Mexico and Hungary. Dave is survived by his four children: Pamela Wood and spouse Tom of Redondo Beach, Jerry Smith and spouse Shari of Reno, Jim Smith and spouse Paula of Santa Rosa, and Roxanne Smith of Paso Robles; plus grandchildren: Jessica, Kandyce, CJ, Cameron and Jamison; and great-grandchild, Dylan. Dave is also survived by two excellent former wives: Delal of Rancho Palos Verdes and Diane of Arroyo Grande. An informal Celebration of Life event will be held at 12:00 noon, Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Madonna Inn. For details, please make contact directly with Dave's family or close friends, or send an email to: RememberingDaveSmith@yahoo.com.