Larry Albert Smith

Larry Albert Smith died April 23, 2013, in Oregon City, Oregon. He was 81. He was born February 7, 1932 in Nehalem to Roy and Ruby Smith. He married Mable Veelle on August 4, 1961. Mr. Smith attended Logan Elementary School and Oregon City High School. He worked on his family’s dairy farm. He served four years on the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard CV/CVA31, during the Korean War. He enjoyed flying his airplane while stationed in California. He spent time in construction, logging, and building a ski lift. The last year was spent running a wood miser saw mill. He also belonged to the Colton Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Mable Smith, of Colton; sisters, Shirley Bolkan of Colton, Jean Enderlin of Union, and Barbara Veelle of Beavercreek; children Rick Smith of Canby, Rhonda Thornton of Colton, Roxanne and Russel Smith of Colton; and eight grandchildren. A remembrance was held on May 11 at the Colton Community Church. Arrangements entrusted to Molalla Funeral Chapel.