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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Emergency services, Nov. 12 ... Since You Asked: Patrol deputies don't have to go hands-free on the move ... Deputies find missing woman ... Emergency services, Nov. 12 ... Since You Asked: Patrol deputies don't have to go hands-free on the move ... Deputies find missing woman ... David Allen Smith Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 3, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Nov 3, 2015 at 5:08 PM Posted Nov. 3, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Nov 3, 2015 at 5:08 PM --> » Read more X » Social News David Smith passed away October 28, 2015 at his home in White City, Ore. He was born April 28, 1953 to Carol (Coenen) and Leonard Smith in Redding, Calif. David attended Anderson Union High School and graduated in 1971. He went on to Shasta College, obtaining an Associates degree in automotive technologies in 1973. Prior to college, he got his start in automotives at the Elsemore Auto Repair in Anderson, Calif. from 1969-1974. He worked at several dealerships in Redding until 1989 when he began working at Southern Oregon Subaru Volvo Mitsubishi in Medford, Ore. He was a Volvo Master technician until his retirement in January 2014. He married his beloved wife, Leslie, September 30, 2000 in Applegate, Ore. David enjoyed stock car racing with his family in the early years, NASCAR, camping, jet skiing, ranching, and helping others less fortunate. David leaves his loving wife, Leslie (Collard) Smith; his sons, Michael Smith (Holly) and Troy Smith (Holly); his daughter, Chrystal Comer; his sister, Lianne Watkins (Jerry); his brother, G. Todd Smith (Fran); his stepsons, Matthew Hamilton (Haley Wamsley) and Grant Hamilton; and his 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a cousin, Cindy (Coenen) Bills. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Medford Friends Church, 525 De Barr Ave., Medford, Ore. Pastor Jesse Davis will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Duke University, in the name and memory of David Allen Smith, toward primary brain and spinal cord tumors. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 3, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Nov 3, 2015 at 5:08 PM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501