George Smith was born in Estelline, South Dakota on Feb. 15, 1935 to George and Marie Bergerson Smith. He passed away at home Oct. 5, 2023.
The family, including sisters Elsie, Anne, Janet and Lucille moved from Lake Norden, South Dakota to Oregon and settled at the Rocky Four Corners near Silverton where they ran a store and auto repair shop and welcomed youngest sister, Joyce. George was driving and working on cars at a young age and his love and knowledge of cars continued throughout his life. He graduated from Silverton High School in 1953 and was a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley; daughter, Tracy Harris and Gerald Williams; son, Todd and his wife Kim; daughter, Gina Shifman and her husband Andy; grandchildren, Kelly and Charlie Vaughn, Brian and Jeff Harris, Holly and Jill Shifman and Brandon Smith; great-grandchildren, Franklin and Twila Vaughn; sisters, Anne Mulligan and Lucille Faulkner. George was preceded in death by his daughter, Twila; son-in-law, Mike Harris; and sisters, Elsie Darnielle, Janet and Joyce Smith.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at Dec. 23 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N. Church St. in Silverton.
Donations can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church for Growing Hope Globally.
Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel – Silverton.
