Robert G. Smith

Robert G. Smith formerly of North Bend, Washington passed away on December 8, 2013.

Bob was born in Parshall, North Dakota on December 17, 1918. He was raised and schooled in Glendive, Montana where he met his future wife Evelyn. They were married for over 72 years and had 4 children.

Bob joined the Army, served for 5 years as a Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1945. Bob & Evelyn settled in Washington State where Bob was employed by Seattle First National Bank. He started at the bottom working his way up via promotions to Manager of the North Bend, Washington branch. This was a perfect location as he was quite an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, golfing, gardening, hiking and camping. He enjoyed working with his hands – tying flies, wood carving, building and repairing whatever needed fixing. Upon retiring from the bank after 40 years of dedication, he and Evelyn remained in North Bend being residents for 45 years. In 2011 they both moved to North Carolina to be cared for by their daughter Joann who was blessed to care for him in her home. He suffered from Alzheimer’s, but was the happiest man in the world; always smiling.

Bob was preceded in death by his sons Robert Gordon, Jr. and Jay Douglas. He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn, his son James Smith, daughter Joann Kohl of Advance, North Carolina, grandchildren Michelle and Stephen Carrillo of North Carolina, Ashley and Kenny Davis of North Carolina, Ricky and Lindsay Kohl of North Carolina and 9 great grandchildren – Isaac, Joseph, Grace, Evangeline, Jackson, Margaret, Griffon, Wesley and Nolan.

A mass of the resurrection will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Clemmons, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mt. Si Food Bank.

God speed Dad. “Keep the love”………97, 98, 99, 90………