Ronald Edward Smith

Sept.12, 1930-April 7, 2019

Beloved husband, father, uncle and brother passed away peacefully with his wife Christine and children by his side on Sunday, April 7, 2019 after complications from surgery.

Ronald was born in Walla Walla, WA. Sept. 12, 1930 to Benson and Martha Smith.

He worked for Boeing as a machinist, until retiring in 1987.

Ron married Christine Vordahl on March 17, 1972, and instantly was a father of 7 children. He is survived by his wife Christine of 47 years, sisters Lois Sundsmo and Loretta Bakke, niece Mary Johannsson, sons James, Thomas and Karl Vordahl, daughters Janice Corbett and Joyce Vordahl, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and his many wonderful friends.

Ron was a World Senior Horseshoe Champion, loved to fish and travel with his wife and dog in the RV.

He flew up to Heaven on the wings of eagles.

Service to be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Evergreen Washelli, 11111 Aurora Ave. N. Seattle