Grant Edward EdD Epitaph SMITH

SMITH, Grant Edward EdD Epitaph December 24, 2016 Dr. Grant Edward Smith passed peacefully after a full, productive, loving life, and a decade's long battle with early-onset Alzheimer's. Grant was a baby-boomer born in Tucson, Arizona. He had an active childhood with a loving Mother and Father, two older brothers, Greg and Gary; a younger sister, Paula, as well as a passel of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Grant's education included graduation from Salpointe High School and a Bachelors in Physical Education from the University of Arizona in Tucson. Grant was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps and released from active duty as a Captain. He earned a Master's Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University, an additional Masters and a Doctorate in Education from the U of A, during all of which he taught and developed student and community physical activity programs and competitions. As Director of the Student Physical Fitness Center at the UofA, Grant directed establishment of the Center, as well as student fitness and sports programs, in addition to community involvement. Grant then moved to Flagstaff, AZ to participate in his favorite sport, skiing. Grant passed from an extended illness in Tucson on December 24, 2016. We remember Dr. Grant Smith for his lifelong service and his impact on many friends and relatives, Marines, coworkers, other teachers, students, and communities at large. Thank you, Grant! Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.