Ronald E. Smith, 63

Passed away Oct. 5, 2011, in Post Falls. Ronald was born Dec. 14, 1947, to Manuel and Alene Smith in Coeur d'Alene.

He graduated from Lakeland High School in Rathdrum. After graduation Ron joined the Army and was in the Vietnam War. He worked for Idaho Veneer in Post Fall for more than 20 years.

Ron is preceded in death by his father and mother, brother Norman Smith and sister Marcia Smith.

He is survived by his wife ,Vi, at their home in Post Falls; sons Jerrod (Jennifer) Smith of Rathdrum and Jay Smith of Post Falls; sisters Sharon Whitney of Post Falls and Karen (Phil) Gartleman of Post Falls; brother Gale Smith of Otis Orchards, Wash.; granddaughter Star Marie Messerly; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial potluck will be held for Ron at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, at English Funeral Chapel, 1700 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Please sign Ronald's guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.