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Donald Smith Obituary

Smith, Donald G. 58, beloved father of Kimberly, Bradley and Jordan, grandfather of three, mentor and friend to many. Visitation Sunday, 12 to 8 p.m., family attendance from 4 to 6 p.m., at Leak & Sons Funeral Chapels, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, 773-846-6567. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2003.

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Bradley Smith

March 6, 2003

Peace,



On behalf of the family, I would like to thank you all for your kind words.



My dad was truly a special man.



Peace,

Brad.

Tony Garcia

March 4, 2003

Don was truly a great friend. If there was a example of one he would be it. I have known Don for 19 years and it truly was great. I will miss him very much. He always had a smile and a "Whats up ACG?" I will miss that. Thanks Don for being a good friend and for just being you. My wife described Don the best when she said that he was the most genuine person she had ever met. This is so true.

Jeff Bedwell

March 4, 2003

My memory of Don is that he was always approachable. Unique in his kind attitude towards others and his happy, selfless outlook on life. It was an honor to learn from him in work and life and I am lucky to have known him and his family. He will be dearly missed.

Ozzie Bruno

March 4, 2003

My deepest sympathy to all the family. He will be remembered in prayers.

David Gupta

March 3, 2003

Donald was a great source of knowledge to me in my early days as an engineer at ESD. Always fair, Don provided me insight, guidance and leadership. More than anything else, he had an edge about him that was was truly unique. In work and in play, I admired his sincerity and genuine sense of good. He will be dearly missed.

James Conklin

March 3, 2003

Brad



My prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss.

donald collins

March 3, 2003

when you met donald smith you met a true gentleman,always.it was a pleasure knowing you don.

A-Sun Truth

March 2, 2003

Peace and Love, from our family to yours...



We are saddened to hear of your loss, and eternally grateful to your father for the gifts that he gives us through you.



PEACE and LOVE

Pete Meier

March 1, 2003

God Bless you all and remember to look to the Lord in your times of trouble.

Allah Sun Truth

March 1, 2003

Peace and Love, from our family to yours.



We are saddened to hear of your loss, and eternally grateful to your father for the gifts that he gives us through you.



PEACE and LOVE

the Truth Family

Yvette Virgil

March 1, 2003

Kim and Family,



We are sorry for your loss. Your Dad will be missed by many. What we will remember most was his "BIG" smile.



You are in our prayers.



Love you,



Yvette, Tracy, Bria and Jalen

Ken Sheetz

March 1, 2003

Brad:



As a writer in the word biz I know there are none to compensate for the loss of a young father to such a tragic fate. I never met your dad, but in my real estate life I happily used his fine company ESD many times. Small world, one we all only visit for a short time. My thoughts are with you and yours.



Peace,

Ken Sheetz

David Powell

March 1, 2003

Korey, Ruby, Miles, and I send our love and condolences. Dave

Madison Burke

March 1, 2003

Brad,

Praying for friends

to comfort you,

faith to uphold you,

and loving memories

to help you smile again.



My Deepest Sympathy

Matt and Cheryl Rosinack

March 1, 2003

Brad and Family,



We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and our prayers.



Matt and Cheryl

THE SUNDE'S

February 28, 2003

DEAR KIM,BRADLEY & JORDAN,

WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD.

WE CAN'T BELIEVE OUR DEAR FRIEND IS GONE. LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY IN THIS VERY HARD TIME. SINCERELY

LEN & JOY SUNDE

Denise Kuziw

February 28, 2003

I am very sorry for your family's loss. Over the last 14 years Don has worked on multiple projects for the company I work for, ABN AMRO. I had the honor of working with him on many of those projects. Don was an easy person to work with. He was always professional, honest, quiet, and respectful to all of us. His work has stood the test of time showing what an excellent design engineer he was. He will be genuinely missed by all of us who had the pleasure of working with him.

Shala Adams

February 28, 2003

Kim & Family,



Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Our hearts and our prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.



Shala, Devon & Nia Adams

Scott Morris

February 28, 2003

With Deepest Sympathies From Your Friends At Commercial Light Company

Rose Marie Quilty

February 28, 2003

Dear Kim, Bradley and Jordan,

Your father was a wonderful man. He was highly respected by everyone in the firm as well as by the clients. He will be greatly missed.

Jeanne Todriff

February 28, 2003

I can't imagine a world without Donald G. Smith in it. The World is truly a sadder place.



I will always love you, I will always miss you.

Sal Milianti

February 28, 2003

Don will be missed.

Working with Don for 26 years has been great. He was a professional person, considerate, and a friend. He was also helpful to me, when I had Electrical questions. I am sure everyone at ESD feels the same. I had a old picture at home of Don about 20 years ago from a golf outing we were at. He had this huge head of hair, thick mustache and was about 140 ILs.

To the Family of Don,

I am sorry for lost.

Donald G. Dentler

February 28, 2003

Donald, Thanks for being a friend.

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