Darrell Dean Smith was born on June, 21,1925 in Spokane, WA. He passed
peacefully at his home in Port Angeles, WA, on February 06, 2025. He was four
months shy of his 100th birthday.

He lost his wife and greatest love, Lois Louise Smith, on Dec. 2, 2018. They were
married for 65 years, and have two surviving daughters, Diane Smith and Renee
Smith.

Lois and Darrell were married in Spokane, WA in 1953 and moved to University
Place, WA, in 1969, where they remained until Lois's passing. Darrell and his
daughter, Renee, moved to the Olympic Peninsula in March of 2019. Both daughters
cared for and companioned their dad until he passed, with Diane making frequent
trips from her Manhattan home.

Darrell was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. He served
from 1943 until 1958 in both World War II and the Korean War. After returning from
Hawaii, he was in the Reserves until 1951 when he was called back to inactive duty.
During his time in the Reserves, he graduated from Gonzaga University in 1948 with
a business degree. Darrell chose insurance management as his profession,
overseeing districts in Western Washington and Alaska.

When he retired from insurance, he began a new adventure, becoming certified as a
graphoanalyst. He lectured and shared that knowledge on the oceans as a featured
event speaker for select cruise lines. This was a unique opportunity for both Lois and
Darrell to continue their love of travel, entertainment, and dancing.

Darrell's joy was found in his family, travel, dancing with Lois, love of animals and
walks in the outdoors. After moving to the peninsula, he walked almost daily on the
historic Railroad Bridge over the Dungeness River. It was easy for him to become
friends with strangers and their pets he met along the trail. He was kind,
compassionate and respectful toward all. He is deeply missed.