Jack Kenneth Smith passed away peacefully on November 24, 2014 after a long illness with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jack was born in Seattle, WA in 1930 to Kenneth L. and Helen L. Smith. He was a proud

graduate of West Seattle High School and the University of Washington where he earned a degree in Business. He served in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Alaska. After returning home, he and his father opened Smitty’s Frozen Custard on Fauntleroy Way. In 1960, he married Marilyn Gardiner and they raised two daughters, Kelli and Kymberlee. Jack and Marilyn lived for many years in Alderwood Manor, while pursuing his career with Sears, before moving permanently to their vacation home on Vashon Island. Finally where he truly wanted to be, his beloved island, Jack spent many hours each day tending his garden, visiting with neighbors, and watching the activity on Puget Sound from the deck. Jack will be remembered for his love of teasing anyone and everyone, especially his grandchildren, and for summer parties at the island and for his love of dogs, which were always treated as family. Jack is survived by his wife Marilyn, daughters Kelli Smith (Dan Rankin), Kymberlee Bruton (Glen Bruton), and his grandchildren Emily Adams, Oliver Rankin and Benjamin Rankin.

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