Albert Duane Smith
Albert Duane Smith
Albert DUANE Smith went
to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of November 20, 2012, after a
long and hard fought battle with cancer. He peacefully passed away at home
surrounded by his loving family. Duane was gently and diligently cared for
through his final days by his adoring wife, Ginger, his cherished daughter
Cindy, his devoted granddaughters Dawn Montgomery and Laura DeLamere and Dawn’s
Husband Richard Montgomery, who held steadfast as the rock for our family
through this difficult time.
Duane was born on
October 29, 1928 to Marion and Ruth Smith in Carey, Idaho. He married Ginger Smith,
on September 23, 1961. In Ginger, he found his soul mate and the love of his
life. The couple quickly became “each other’s everything.” They had three children,
Janice, from a previous marriage, Cindy and Brandon also known as “Ricky” in
his early years.
Duane belonged to the
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 296 for 35 years. For many years he owned his
own business, Smith Remodel and Repair, where he honed his skills as an amazing
woodworker and admired craftsman. Every customer of Duane’s quickly became a
friend and he enjoyed turning their visions into reality.
Duane had many hobbies
and interest throughout his life that included traveling, camping, fishing,
gardening, woodworking, moseying around his workshop and playing music. He and
Ginger played music together in a band called The Moonlighters, where Duane
played bass guitar and sang alongside his wife. The couple played music together
from the early 1960’s to the mid 1980’s where they had the honor and privilege
of playing music with many talented musicians, one of which was their niece,
Connie Brain.
Although Duane enjoyed
many things in life, the activity that brought him the most joy was spending
time in the company of his family, close friends and with Ginger, his wife of
51 years. Ginger is grateful for every moment she spent with Duane. He was her
partner in work and play, her best friend, and the half that makes her whole.
All those who had the
pleasure of Duane’s quick smile and ready handshake all came to know him as his
family always has, as an amazingly generous man who never turned away someone
in need, who rarely spoke a harsh word and someone who had an abundance of
patience for all those he encountered. Duane had a gentle heart, a strong gaze, and
an almost extinct moral character that allowed him to see the good in people.
He was a true gentleman.
Duane was the patriarch
of his family; he was the pillar of strength through the difficult times. He
taught his family the importance of loving each other, a little kindness goes a
long way and life is about who you are while on this earth and the legacy you
leave behind.
Duane is survived by
his wife Ginger Smith, son Brandon Smith, daughters Janice (Smith) Maynard, Cindy
(Smith) Wikoff, Cindy’s husband Jake, a sister Bertha (Smith) Hartley, her
husband Don, numerous nieces and nephews, the apples of his eye, his 12
grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, all of whom will always hold a special
place in their hearts for their “Papa” and so many friends that thought the
world of him.
Duane was preceded in
death by four brothers and four Sisters. Marion Roy Smith, Buford Eugene Smith,
Schuyler Edward Smith, Eleanor Roberta (Smith) Conley, Alice Iola (Smith) Ange,
Shirley Marie Smith, Hazel Lois Smith, and Eldon L. Smith.
The family would like
to offer their most sincere thanks to Saint Luke’s Hospice and to Duane’s
hospice nurse Linda Graham R.N. who treated Duane with the utmost dignity and
respect. She was there for the family with unwavering empathy and unending
understanding and support during our family’s most painful time. She is truly
an angel on earth.
A celebration of
Duane’s life will be held at 4:30 in the afternoon on Sunday, November 25,
2012, followed by a reception at the Alden Waggoner Funeral Chapel located at
5400 Fairview Avenue, Boise ID 83706.
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