Michael “Mike” Smith was born Dec. 14, 1960 in Mount Vernon, Wash. He died Nov. 6, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his father, George, “Johnny” Smith and his wife, Colleen.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years, followed by working for the state of Arizona for 10 years. He is survived by his mother, Nell Brackett Smith, by his son, Brandon Smith and granddaughter, Bailey of Phoenix. He is also survived by his two sisters, Pam Smith Bowling of Carnation and Michele Smith Hirata of Everett. Mike is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins from his father’s side in Texas.

A military service will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Following the service there will be a coffee reception at the home of Loann Gulick, at 1034 Pennington Circle, Coupeville. Rest in peace, Mike. You are dearly loved.