Warren Eaton Smith

Smith, Warren E. 85 Jan. 09, 1930 July 14, 2015 Warren Eaton Smith, 85, of Sherwood and formerly of East Hampton, Conn., passed away peacefully July 14, 2015, in Newberg. Born Jan. 9, 1930, in Middletown, Conn., and an East Hampton native, he was the son of Eaton E. Smith and Gladys K. (Leonard) Smith (both deceased). He was predeceased in 2011 by his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret E. (Odegard) Smith. He was a graduate of East Hampton High School, Class of 1948. He was a good athlete, lettering in soccer, basketball and baseball, his favorite sport. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1952 during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #56, Sherwood. He was a chartered life underwriter (CLU) and spent his 40-year life insurance career in executive positions with several life insurance companies in Oregon. He served as mayor of Sherwood in the early 1970s. Warren filled his life with a great passion for Tennessee Walkers, Brittany Spaniels and hunting. His prized Brittanys won many field trials and flushed lots of birds over Warren's years of bird hunting. He and his wife were avid dancers and he loved jazz music. Warr- en was predeceased by his brother, Herbert. He is survived by his brother, Leonard "Geoff" C. G. Smith and wife, Erika of Naples, Fla., and St. James, N.C.; brother-in-law, Ralph Odegard and wife, Margaret of Happy Valley; two nieces; and three nephews. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to Doss and Judy Walker and Kelvin Staven for their devoted friendship to Warren over many years. The family also wishes to thank the loving staff at Chehalem Health & Rehabilitation Center, Newberg for their care for Warren over the past year. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at Canby Funeral Chapel, 160 S. Grant St., Canby. In lieu of flowers, you may choose to give a donation to your favorite charity.