In loving memory of Richard Lynn Smith

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Richard Lynn Smith was born to his parents Mary Alice Smith (Pettit) and Henry Smith on September 25, 1952 in Woodland Wash.

Richard graduated from La Center High-school in 1971. Richard worked as a millwright and then went on to work as a carbon setter and mechanic at Vanalco in Vancouver Wash., until Vanalco closed. After Vanalco closed Richard took up a career as a long-haul truck driver working for Interstate distributing and Swift trucking.

Richard is survived by his wife Inez Smith of 30 years; son Todd Smith; 3 Grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many brothers and sisters; James Leslie Smith; Henry Fred Smith; John Donald Smith; Evelyn Alberta Johnson; Dorthy Mae Wegener; Mary Alice Davis; Donna Louise Smith; and Nancy Ann Fredrick.

Richard is preceded in death by his brother Alvin Smith; sister Agnes Jennett Mayers; and son Eric Sean Smith.

Richard loved to spend his free time hunting, fishing, cooking, dancing and tending to his animals. Mostly he loved spending time with his family teaching them how to hunt, fish, and how to just enjoy life.

Richard will be greatly missed.

A service was held July 17, 2021