Austin Don Smith

He was a 2015 graduate of Pe Ell High School. He enjoyed sports and played football, basketball and baseball throughout his school career. After graduation, he worked in construction, but soon moved on to his favorite job as a commercial fisherman in Alaska with Trident Seafoods.

Austin loved his family and friends and would give the shirt off of his back to anyone that asked. He was a kind and generous person, who loved buying gifts and treats for the people he loved, especially his sister, Kessa; niece, Ivy; and nephew, Cohen. Austin loved life and hosted many backyard barbecues with his brother, Cody, at their place in Pe Ell. He is dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Don Smith.

His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of his mom, Corina Smith and her fiancé, Brian; dad, Jeremy Smith; sisters, Kayla Smith and Kessa Smith; brother and best friend, Cody Smith; grandparents, Steve and Emily Nickerson and Jude Anderson; niece, Ivy McKenna; nephew, Cohen Smith; his girlfriend, Alex; his brother from another mother, Andrew "Nelson" Nelson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Austin’s family would like to thank everyone in our wonderful Lewis County for their kind words and helpful hands during this extremely difficult time, especially in the communities of Doty and Pe Ell. You are appreciated more than you know.

All are welcome to pay their respects during visitation Tuesday, May 8, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia. A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m., May 12, 2018, at the Pe Ell school gym. Inurnment will follow the celebration at Doty Cemetery. A potluck reception will take place back at the gym and will be a time of sharing memories and enjoying good food and refreshments.