Douglas Smith

Douglas Lin Smith (54) was called to his Heavenly home on March 14, 2011 after a short but valiant fight with cancer. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, he dedicated his life to his faith, his family, and his country. He left behind a legacy of love and a strong testimony of Jesus Christ that is mirrored in his children and grandchildren. He was a friend to all who knew him and hero to his family. He is survived by his wife (Allene “Bobbi” Smith) their children (Mary and Eric Talbot, Michelle and Ryan Rodgers, Leslie Smith, Kathryn and Luken Grace, John Smith and Charity Smith), 12 grandchildren, his parents (Clarence and Loraine Smith), his siblings (Scott and June [McClure] Smith, Stephen and Lethia Smith, Miles and Barbra Smith, Kristen and Aaron Coon, Jon Paul Smith, Patti Ann and Robert Spicer, and Jamie Smith) and numerous other friends and loved ones. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lake Pleasant Ward, 9543 W. Jomax Rd., Peoria, AZ 85383 with interment to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.