Mary Munson

DOUGLAS R. SMITH, M.D. Click here to view Doug's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Douglas Ray Smith, M.D. 63, of Ammon, died April 7, 2010, at Idaho Falls Care & Rehabilitation of complications of Diabetes. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. Doug was born May 31, 1946 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to David Harlin Smith, M.D., and Shirley June Hendrickson Smith. He attended Hawthorne Elementary School and O.E. Bell Jr. High School. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He served an LDS mission in Raleigh, North Carolina, as part of the Southern States Mission. He attended Ricks College, Idaho State University, and the University of Tennessee Medical School. He served an internship at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and an externship at St. Jude Children's Hospital, also in Memphis. He met Cheryl Catherine Johnson in Memphis, Tennessee, while attending medical school. They were married June 30, 1971, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where he practiced medicine for 33 years. Dr. Smith delivered hundreds of babies. He never turned anyone away regardless of whether they could pay or not. He began an enthusiasm with ham radio at age 11 and was a ham radio operator for 52 years. He was involved in civil defense activities such as the Teton Dam flood. He was a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), past president of the local Amateur Radio Club, and an Eagle Scout. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in addition to a full time mission, he served in Young Men's, Boy Scouts of America, and as a Gospel Doctrine, Elder's Quorum, and High Priest Group Teacher. He loved logic and IQ puzzles, electronics, computers, games, and especially playing with his grandkids. He loved his family. His children were his joy and he provided every opportunity for them to excel. Survivors include: Wife: Cheryl Smith, Ammon, ID Daughter: Emily Catherine (Chad) Yates, Moscow, ID Son: Jason Douglas (Casey) Smith, San Rafael, CA Daughter: Lisa Anne (Dave) Loynd, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Karen Renee (Tim) Waite, Boise, ID Brother: David H Smith, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: O. Daniel Smith, Beijing, China Brother: Dwight Lee Smith, San Francisco, CA Brother: Donald C Smith, Jackson Hole, WY Brother: Michael D. Smith, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Jon D. Smith, Nampa, ID Sister: Debbie E. Johnston, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Diane Brunt, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Delsa Moser, Boise, ID Sister: Darla Colborn, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Susie Walker, Spanish Fork, UT Sister: Elizabeth Dawn Jones, Bremerton, WA 12 Grandchildren: Isaac, Zane, Madison, Autumn, Erin, Audrey, Sarah, Brynlee, Katelyn, Anna, Gabe, and Sydney, as well as many, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Richard E. Smith. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Stonehaven Ward, 1660 - 12th Street, with Bishop David Standley officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Brent Belliston brentbelliston@hotmail.com To Tim and Karen Waite: I heard about the passing of your father, Karen, from my son-in-law. I'm so sorry and express my sympathy to you and your family. Your father is exactly my age. May you be strengthened and sustained by the Lord during this time of great loss. I have great memories of you in the BIU Stake. With love, A. Brent Belliston Betty Cole & Shirley Woodruff shirley@yostonline.com Betty and I want send our condolences to Doug's family and extended family. He was a wonderful doctor. He helped Vern, Betty's husband, many times. And shirley's son, Joseph, a number of times. We have missed him in his practice, but understood why. May the Lord bless your family with the Love and friendship of many people who care about you and your loved ones in this time of passing. Doug is with the Father now and enjoying not having to have insulin shots and etc. With love and sincere gratitude for a life that made a difference in the world. Doug will be missed by many! Well done thou faithful servant! Oliver Daniel and Vickie Smith odsmith1941@gmail.com Vickie and I send our love and condolances to Cheryl and the family at the passign of Dr. Doug. We want you to know that he is held in the highest regard in our memories. He was such a dear person and one that we love dearly. Please accept our sincerest sympathy at this time. We express our love and prayers for peace in your family. Dan and Vickie Reed and Melanie Hanni reedmelly@hotmail.com Listen With Your Heart Memories are a treasure Time cannot take away… So may you be surrounded By happy ones today… May all the love and tenderness Of special years well spent Come back today to fill your heart With beauty and content… And may you walk down MEMORY LANE And meet the one you love For while you cannot see him He’ll be watching from above… And if you trust you’re dreaming Your faith will make it true… And if you listen with your heart He’ll come and be with you… So for his sake be happy And show him that his love Has proven strong and big enough To reach down from above… And you will never walk alone When Memory’s Door swings wide… For you’ll find that you’re dear One. Is always by your side. By Helen Steiner Rice Dear Smith Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Heaven’s choicest Angels surround you at the loss of this dear man. Reed and Melanie Hanni (Dr. Doug delivered our first baby he was so gentle and kind) (we are Carolee Greens son and daughter in law) Doug and Linda Black ljbb52@charter.net Cheryl, We heard today of Doug's passing - he was too young. Among the best memories we have of Idaho Falls are the warmth of your friendship and your hospitality - you and Doug always made us feel so welcome and special. May the Lord's kindness and tender mercy be with you all as you continue on without your kind and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Julie Humpherys julieann@cableone.net Cheryl and family. My heart cries out to you all for your loss. I know the ache and emptiness you feel. Doug was a wonderful gracious man; he loved you so very much ~ you were his whole life. Watching the video brought back a hundred memories: his laugh, his delight, his kindness, his intelligence, his goodness. You will miss him terribly, but your memories will be a warm and guiding light to you through the years ahead. Cheryl, when we are both ready I want so much to sit with you and cry together. I so enjoyed the deep discussions that Doug and Dave had between them. The rest of us hardly could follow their thoughts. My deepest love and sympathy, Julie Carl Watkins watkins@srv.net We have never met. But after reading the announcement of his life and family in the email distributed to amateur operators, which I have recently become, I feel like I know him and his family. My sympathies are expressed to you. May God bless your family! Carl Watkins, "Sounds of Sunday." Ruby Brown iamreallyagem@yahoo.com I am very sorry for your loss. It is very hard to lose a loved one. Dr. Doug saved my life and for that I am truly grateful. Dane and Sherry Watkins Dear Cheryl & Family, We want to send our condolences on the recent passing of your husband. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great person, and his outstanding accomplishments and service in the community will always be remembered. Sincerely, Dane & Sherry Watkins Joan McFate Autry grandma9_6@q.com To Diane & Dr. Brunt, I am sorry for the loss of your brother. Even though I didn't know him, I want you to know that I love you both. You are awesome. To Dr Dan, I am sorry for your loss. I want you to know that I am thankful to you for your loving care of my mom, Ella McFate who has been gone for 10 yrs now From JoAn McFate Autry Penni Kelley rockys@ida.net Cheryl and kids -- I cannot believe it, but I just heard about Doug's passing...we were out of town and just did not find out until now. Cheryl, I am so sorry...sorry that I did not find out and contact you earlier and sorry that you lost Doug. I have tried to call you home and left messages but no one there. Are you with one of your kids? If you get a chance, please either email me back or call my cell 208-521-6840. Once again, I am so sorry for your loss. I love you. Penni