Alfred I Smith

Alfred I. Smith, age 91, went to be with Our Lord Jesus on February 4, 2011. Al was born on April 23, 1919 in Denver, Colorado to Alfred E. and Luella M. Smith. Al is survived by his adoring sister Maybelle Smillie of Colorado Springs, brother-in-law Jim Bevans and sister-in-law, June Book, his sons; Joe(wife Phyllis) of Colorado Springs, and Jim(wife Yolanda) of Tucson, AZ , loving grandchildren; Eric, Esperanza , Brandon. Estevan, Breanna, and Geoff. Also great grandchildren; Cadence, Ezekiel, and Kadence, along with many nieces and nephews. Al's beloved wife Eileen recently proceeded him into Eternal life .

Al's growing up years were spent in Colorado and Oregon. He worked as a farm hand before joining the Army Air Corps and serving in World War II as a B-17 pilot in the European theater, including time as a prisoner of war. Later he had a distinguished career of 30 years as an Air Force NCO. Al enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and reading. Although a military career placed many demands on him, Al was devoted to his wife and children. He was a man of honest character known for his faithfulness, wit and humor. Al will be deeply missed by his loving family, relatives. and friends.