This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Smith, Reiling, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6301/mb.ashx Message Board Post: September 17, 2012 The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Sammy Dean Smith Sammy Dean Smith passed away Tuesday morning September the 11th, 2012, in Corvallis, Ore. He was 63. He was born the 3rd of August in 1949 in The Dalles, Ore., to Ted O. Smith and Rosie Reiling, however he spent most of his life growing up along the Salmon River with the constant harassment of his five older brothers. Graduating from Taft High School in 1967, he shared many adventurous stories of classic cars and logging roads that have lent to the richness of our town of Lincoln City. He lived and worked around cars and motors of all kinds. Ever busy and industrious he enjoyed making things go, as well as he enjoyed being still in the forests surrounding our home. With the very driest of humors, an intoxicating and knowing giggle, Sam exuded a strength unparalleled and showed commitment and devotion we would all do well to emulate. He is and will be indescribably missed. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle and Corrie Smith; his older brothers, Farrel 'Spud' Smith and Robert Smith of Boise, Idaho; and Don Smith of Hood River, Ore. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Smith; his brother, Vernon Smith; and his parents. Per Sam's request, there will be no public services. His remains entrusted to his loving daughters. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.