Doug Smith
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Penny Smith
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6B - July 2, 2023
Doug Smith, age 85,
passed away peacefully on
May 15, 2023 at his home in
Fruita, Colorado. Doug was
born on January 19, 1938 in
Grand Junction, Colorado
to parents Dale Wilder and
Eada Irene Smith. He was
raised by his parents on
a farm in Appleton on 24
Road along with his four
siblings.
On graduation from Fruita High School, he served
two years in the Marine Corp as a jet mechanic at El Toro
Marine Base in California. After his Marine tour, he started his farming career with his dad. Doug’s first residence
was the Neuman Farm on 24 Road, where he raised his
family with his wife Penny whom he was married to for 21
years. His second career was a ranch foreman for Double
X Ranches. Lastly, he found a career in real estate selling
farms and ranches.
Doug enjoyed teaching his kids to ride horses, compete
in 4-H and rodeos. He was known for his willingness to
help others and touched many lives with his kindness and
generosity.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents and sister,
Sharon Marsh. He is survived by his brother Don (Kathy),
sisters Bonnie Powell and Kathleen Williams (Mike),
brother in-law Dan Marsh, son David (Jeannine), daughters Kristi Tubbs and Audre (Jack) Datz. His grandchildren Tyler (Kirsten) Smith, Ryan (Sara) Smith, Gustin and
Ryder Tubbs, Madison and Austin Datz, great grandchildren Kimber and Kannon Smith and Layla Tubbs as well as
many nieces and nephews.
Doug’s family would like to thank longtime family
friend Randy Gale for helping with his care and also the
many doctors and nurses at the Grand Junction VA Medical
Center.
A graveside service with military honors will be held
July 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Crown Point Cemetery 945 23
1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505