Book of Memories for Gerald I. Smith

Condolence From Karen & Charlie Stone

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 18:54:49 EDT

Steve, Ken and all family, our thoughts are with you. It was wonderful getting to see and visit with Uncle Jerry while there. He will be missed, but left so many people smiling being around him. Love Karen and Charlie

Story shared: Camping

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:22:44 EDT

Jerry will always be remembered by the "Auburn" campers...family and friends. We would anticipate Jerry's arrival usually before meal time. He would sit by the fire and make us laugh and/or tell his WWII stories of the time he served in Italy, especially including those "pretty young Italian girls!" Camping won't be the same without Jerry! Rest in Peace dear old friend of mine!! Cindy

Condolence From Cindy Karalekas

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:11:00 EDT

Sincere condolences to Steve, Ken and the Smith Families. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. It is so very hard to lose a parent and grandparent no matter how long they have been with us. With Love and Sympathy, Cindy

Condolence From Sandy Larson Olson

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:56:02 EDT

My sincere condolences to Steve and Ken and family of Jerry Smith. I am going to miss him too.

Story shared: Memories of a young girl

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:53:41 EDT

I lived next door to the Smiths growing up, and would always be over there playing with Steve and Kenny. Jerry would always include me in anything they were doing. Whether it was going to the dump in the horse trailer or just exercising the horses that he took care of. He never told me that I would have to go home. I remember my one and only time riding a horse on my own. It was in a pasture that had a hill in it that was steep but tapered off to a gentle slope. I made it down with no trouble, turned the horse around but got stuck on the hill trying to ride back up. Jerry didn't get angry with me, he came, took the reins and led the horse up the hill. I remember a man who in my eyes, was my second father.

I also remember when JFK was running for President. I would see him on TV and say "There's Mr. Smith" because I thought he looked like him.

In recent years, if I was out and about and ran into him, I would always make a point of saying hello to him. And he knew who I was too! Going to miss seeing him around town.

Thank you Jerry for being such a gentle man and for the fond childhood memories. You were very special to me. Rest in Peace now my "second Dad."

Photo shared: Gerald Smith.jpg

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 08:42:04 EDT