Roger Smith

Roger Edward Smith, 65, passed away Aug. 13, 2006, at his home in Libby with his wife Merry at his side.

Roger was born in Whitefish, the first son of Harry and Ethel Smith. He attended elementary school in Whitefish and later Flathead High School in Kalispell.

Roger joined the Navy, serving our country for four years, receiving an honorable discharge. He then went to work at Todd Shipyard in Seattle, and he later moved to Everett, where he worked as a millwright at Canyon Lumber Co. until his retirement.

At that time, Roger and his companion, Merry, moved to Libby, where they were married in their home in 1994. They spent their time camping, hunting, fishing, and the lazy summer days by the babbling brooks around Libby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Don, and his grandparents.

Roger is survived by his wife Merry; her son Dave Megard and Becky; sisters Carol Dale and Elton, of Seattle, Wash., Patty McMurdo and Ted, of Whitefish, Pam Brown and Doug, of Olney, Sheri Pierce, of Whitefish, Sandy Clark and Steve, of Lake Stevens, Wash., Michelle Truman, of Whitefish; brothers Harry James Smith and Peggy, of Grand Rapids, Minn., Mike Smith and Julie, of West Valley City, Utah; daughters Samantha (Sam) Wiltse and Jim and Vickie Eddy and Pat, of Lake Stevens, Wash.; special buddy Ben White and Sheryl; and numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Hidden Chapel, 1107 Utah Avenue, in Libby.

Memorials may be sent to Merry Smith, 1202 Dakota Avenue, Libby MT 59923.