Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith, 73, born in Portland Oreg. to Ernest and Helen Smith, died recently on Whidbey Island, Wash. His long career included; LCDR USCG (Ret.) Past Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington; past Master Langley Masonic Lodge. Former Personal Representative, Scottish Rite, Everett Valley; Pacific Northwest Chapter, National Sojourners. Past President, Society of Port Engineers – Puget Sound. Project Coordinator USN LSD-41 Whidbey Island class/Lockheed Shipbuilding; marine engineer, Washington State Ferries.

Survived by spouse, Jan; daughter Susan (Rick); son Don; step-son Doug (Gina); brothers Al (Joan) and David (Marilyn); grandson Justin; granddaughter Jessica (Robert), step-grandsons Wyatt and Robert; great-granddaughter Kaitlyn; nephews Scott, Clark, Dave and Evan (Ed); nieces Debbie and Karen (Bryan). Great-nephews Mitchel, Liam and Adam; great-niece Madalyn.

Friend to many, stranger to none, he skied, fished, hunted, rafted, sailed, and farmed. Hardly ever missed a weekly poker game. If it was mechanical, he could fix it. Travelled wide, twice to Antarctica. Volunteered at the drop of a hat, especially for youth groups. Expressive talker, deliberative thinker. Perfected no-heartburn chili and fudge. Taught US flag etiquette and history. Semper paratus.

Memorial service, Sat. Oct. 20, 1 pm, Everett Masonic Center, 220 Olympic Bv, Everett WA. Private inurnment Willamette National Cemetery.

The family thanks Dr. Vik Dabhi MD and staff, Pacific Medical Center; staff of Home Health Care and Hospice of Whidbey General Hospital; Jesse Leaf, RN BS; private caregiver Mary Harwell; the Lochabys, the Bakkes, Paula Mackie and Tom Shaughnessy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Home Health Care and Hospice of Whidbey General Hospital, 101 N Main, Coupeville WA 98236; or charity of your choice. No floral arrangements, please.