Obituary of Dale Leroy Smith

DALE LEROY SMITH

December 13, 1944 – August 24, 2019

Dale Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.  He is survived by the love of his life, Irene Allen; daughters Marieka Bell (Kyle), Anneke deWitt, sisters Joyce Christopher, Sharon Kemper, Carol Wurzer, Linda Wurzer, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Fred, mother, Murna, brother, Robert, and sister, Darlene.  He was a life-long resident of the Camas-Washougal area.  He spent 3 years in the U.S. Army.  He worked in the Camas paper mill for over 30 years.  He enjoyed doing wood working projects.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed traveling.  He was known for his sense of humor.  He loved helping people.  He was an avid fan of the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks.  He was a doting uncle.  He enjoyed cooking.  Visitation will be held at Straub’s Funeral Home in Camas on Friday, August 30 from 10am to 5pm.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 6 at 4pm at Straub’s Funeral Home in Camas.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association and American Cancer Society.  To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.