Donald L. Smith

Donald L. Smith, age 72, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 after a long illness with Brain Cancer. Don was born December 9, 1938 in Logan, Ohio to William F. and Edna B. Smith. He attended Columbus Schools and was a 1956 graduate of North High. He received his BA and CPA license from Franklin University. In his early years, Don worked the parts department for Dan Rohyans Ford and Bob Singer Ford. He also worked for The National Guard and the XX Corp as a civilian technician. He retired from the MIS department of Casto Management. Don was a proud Polar Bear, and one of the founding members of the North High Alumni Association, treasurer of The Old North Hi Club, and was involved in the Polar Bear Sculpture project at the Columbus Zoo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Carolyn R. Kaiser. Don is survived by his loving fiancé, Patricia Starrett; daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Bob Stalnaker; grandchildren, Matt (Becky), Sarah, and Hannah of Greer, SC, and his beloved cat, Chessie; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Barbara Smith; nieces and nephews, Rick (Barbara) Smith, Larry (Yvonne) Smith, Cindy (Bill) Byerer, Karol (Bill) McClean, Pat’s family, Bill and Dan Starrett, Susan Gray, Desi, Zoe, Macy and Remy; Sally Starrett and Lexy. Don is also survived by many Polar Bear friends including Ron Huey, Jim and Carolyn Anderson, Bob and Dixie Reid, Don Holliday, Pam and John Sanders, Doug Ford and Carol Lawson. Many Casto friends including Barb Boyd and Tom Brinker. Family and friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30th at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085 where a funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011 with Pastor John Stolzenbach, officiating. Entombment will follow at Union Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Larry Everhart, Pastor John Stolzenbach, Crown Pointe Care Center and HomeReach Hospice for their kindness and care during Don’s illness. Donations in Don’s memory may be made to: HomeReach Hospice c/o OhioHealth Foundation, 180 E. Broad St. ,Columbus, OH 43215-3707, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, 2960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123 or Ohio Cancer Research Associates, 50 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Condolences for the family may be sent to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.