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Obituary
James "Smitty" Smith, 80, of Spokane, WA, passed away on November 18, 2020 after a short battle with Covid-19.
James was born on 8/10/1940 to Bill and Francis in San Francisco, CA. After graduating from Balboa High School in 1958, he sailed in the Merchant Marines for 1 years before joining the US Navy at a Meteorological Technician. After serving 4 years , he went to work for the National Weather Service where he worked …
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What were James's favorite games to play?
Softball, golf
Softball, golf
Softball, golf
What were James's favorite books?
Shell Scott
Shell Scott
Shell Scott
What were James's favorite artists or styles of art?
Music, classical, especially Mario Lanza
Music, classical, especially Mario Lanza
Music, classical, especially Mario Lanza
What were James's favorite sports teams?
49ers and Giants
49ers and Giants
49ers and Giants
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Cause of death
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Method of disposition
Cremation
Final resting place
California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery
2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Road, Seaside, CA 93955
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