My name is John Barrett.  I am Dick Smith's grandson, and I knew Lefty well.

Lefty was a rare combination of 'man's man'/mountain man and sentimental, thoughtful, humorous character at the same time.

I've come across few people in my life who better embody all of those traits in one unique, dynamite package.

Lefty introduced me to the joys and merits of classical music when I was 12 years old, he gave me shooting tips, always had a funny one-liner at the ready, and made just about the best scalloped potato's this side of, well, anywhere.  :)

He was a good, hard-working man who treated people kindly and with respect.

My life is better for having him in it.  My condolences to his family and friends.

Lefty loves God with all his heart.  There are a couple of other things he loved too.  One of them his bottle of beer.  Could be he is toasting us now.

Bruce, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Chapel Of The Valley – L.B. Hall Funeral Home

Harry Thurston

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Harry Kenneth Thurston

27 julio, 1923 – 17 julio, 2014

Chapel of the Valley-L.B. Hall Funeral Home

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