Leo Gilbert Smith

Obituary Leo Gilbert Smith July 1929 ~ November 2013 Leo, son of Leo Smith and Laura HolfScholte, raised in Stockton, California. Husband to Marcia Ernest Smith and father to Matt, Mara Lee, Bridget and Leo "Rusty". He Graduated from Santa Clara University and entered into the field of Hospital Management in California. During his time he helped pioneer the first computers used in hospitals, new advances in hospital treatments, patient care and doctors' training programs. He was a life-time board member of the Children's Home Society, a Rotarian, working to bring countries together in the Youth Exchange Program, involved in Red Cross blood drive, a Knight of Columbus and a minister at his local church, St. John Bosco. He touched lives all over the world and helped change them for the better. Even though his life was full of many giving and charitable groups, he still found a great deal of time to share with his loving wife and children. He never shied away from doing the right thing or helping others. He instilled many important values and lessons to not only his children but to others he touched. Our father was to many, a friend, hero and mentor all in one. He was the best father any child could ever have. Leo passed on Friday, November the 8th. Leo devoted his live to the service of others for the betterment of all. His family, friends and those that knew him will miss him, but know that he will always be there in their hearts and close in the fond memories they have shared. We will always love and miss you Dad. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 21st, at 11:00 AM at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, in Lakewood, Washington. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.