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David ”Pook” George Smith
12/19/1944 — 10/09/2005
From Kennewick, WA, US | Born in Yakima, Washington
David ”Pook” George Smith
David Pook Smith, 60, of Kennewick passed away on Oct. 9, 2005 at home. He was born in Yakima on Dec. 19, 1944 to Hal and Suz Smith.
Growing up on the south end of Richland, Pook attended Lewis and Clark Elementary and Carmichael Junior High. He and his dog Zeke delivered The Columbia Basin News and knew every inch of south Richland. After graduating from Col-Hi in 1963, he attended the University of Puget Sound on a baseball and basketball scholarship. He always wondered how his life would have been if his dad had let him sign with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Pook worked as a sales rep for Texaco in Seattle after graduating from UPS in 1969. He came back to the Tri-Cities in the mid-seventies and worked as a stock broker and later was part owner and manager of the Heidi Haus in Pasco.
During his illness he received and cherished many calls and e-mails from former classmates and friends. He is remembered as truly one of a kind, someone who cared about others, and a person of great intelligence, warmth and humor.
He is survived by his wife Maribeth at home; brother Hal Diana of Casselberry, Florida; sister-in-law Barbara Weide of Seattle; aunt Norma Jean of Lawrence, Kansas; niece Suzanne of Chicago; and nephew Michael of Seattle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, uncles Norris and David Smith, and nephew Grey Vann Smith.
By his request, no services will be held. Remembrances may be made to Greater Richland Little League, PO Box 4174, West Richland, WA 99353. 99353.
I grew up with Pook
..from the playgrounds of the Southend and the National Little League at Lewis & Clark through the Col-Hi Bombers. We were both risk takers, we went outside the box, we were both individuals. There was a special respect for each other that we had/have. When we met after graduation we would reminisce about the good times. Pook, we will be playing on the same team again soon.
He was a soul mate that I hope to soon rejoin and continue with keepn on.
Kenny
We shared many wonderful times together while attending UPS, brothers in Sigma Nu fraternity, and sharing several apartments and homes. Great times and a great person to share them with! I will miss him.
Pook was a very popular guy in school and rightfully so. I wish I’d had known him better. Another member of our class of ’63 has passed over. Heaven’s gain, our loss.
Pooker, fun loving, charming, witty, sportman and great smile all in a complete package. As a 7th grader you stole the show in South Pacific dressed as a girl. We will all miss you and one day David George we will dance again.
Maribeth, David waited for the best and he got the best. You accepted the way he was and just loved him. You are a special lady. I hope you know you will be part of our class and hope to see you at the Bomber reunions. Ann Engel Schafer.
Maribeth, be strong. God bless you. RAT
Dear family and friends of Pook:
It brings me to tears to share the loss of Pook. I had the honor and privilege of knowing and playing with him through out several years of attending UPS at the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was both a friend and a street-smart mentor to me. He looked after my wild ways when it came to how to get by in society. He looked after my reputation and helped me to be a “better” person.
I had the opportunity to talk to Pook about six months ago. It was great to hear his voice and his lively spirit after so many years. We did a lot of catching up in that phone call and I was hoping to get together with him this year.
I believe in an afterlife and I know I will have the opportunity to connect with Pook again. Until that time I have great memories of him and will always appreciate our friendship.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends for our loss.
I was a classmate of Pook’s at UPS. What a great guy.
I will remember Pook as a guy who always had a smile on his face and loved to have a good time. He was seriuos when he needed to be, but was usually enjoying a good laugh with friends.
I was sorry to hear of Pook’s passing. I met Pook through my first love, Bobby Hyatt. Chief Joe boys were really nice, but those Carmichael boys were really fun … and Pook made any gathering more fun.
Pook was a special guy … always friendly and inclusive of others. He will be missed by all of us Bombers.
I bet right now he, Bobby, and Billy are playing cards, choosing up teams, shootin’ ducks or carp, and checking out the girls. Whatever they’re doing, I’m sure they are smiling …. as I will be when I think of them.
Pooker David, you’re a crazy son of a gun. Hugs, Kathie
Being a Smith in Hgh school gave me the great pleasure of sitting near Pook in some classes, and any other alphabetical occation. He was always charming, and was sure to be a movie star or, base ball idol. I will forever remember him fondly.
Sincerely, Kandy
Pooker David – Good bye my old friend. There are too many memories to share. We grew up together in the same neighborhood in south end Richland and played a lot from ages 5 through high school and beyond. Most of all I recall the card and pool games in your basement. I also recall the bird hunting and a few fishing trips. Then there was baseball from Little League, Pony League, Colt League and beyond. Lots of grand memories. You are gone now, but never forgotten. Now you have motivated me to make certain that I keep in touch with our other old friends and play with them more often.
Your Friend
Tommy Hemphill
Oh my precious Pook. You will never know how you made my first miserable college year at the UW the only thing to remember. Believe me there wasn’t much and you at least gave it a bright, shining light. You must have known how to rescue lost souls, as you rescued this one. You will never know how much it meant that you made those endless drives from Tacoma to Seattle when there was no freeway past Burien. I will never forget singing Petula Clark songs in the back of someone’s car. How you ever graduated is a tribute to your genius. The last time I saw you was at our 25th reunion and I barely recognized you – as unfortunately happens to all of us. But I will never forgot your humor, your kindness, your gentle soul, and your wonderful spirit. Rest peacefully my friend. I will never forget you. Love Jamie
Pook,
We had not seen each other since our Sigma Nu days at UPS….until the reunion in Tacoma. It was wonderful to see that smile…shake your hand and remember together some of the good and wild times from our Sigma Nu years together at UPS. To read how many friends and Brothers have left memorials is testament to you and how many lives you touched. Go with God Pook…Have the Sigma Nu party room ready!!
Goodbye old friend.I think they have hot rods in heaven…
Pook was great to let the little kids listen & watch his smooth banter and moves. We all will miss his graceful ways.
Pook was an original, a “wild and crazy guy” before anyone else. Funny, good-hearted, versatile, smart. His passing is our loss.
Rest in peace, Pook.
Pook, you will always be in my thoughts. Your wit and smile radiated to all in your company.
I reflect back on our college years with a great sense of pride and joy.
I only wish that in later years I could have spent more time with you.
To your family I would say what a joy it is to have known Pook as friend and fraternity brother.
He will be missed.
May Pook have a grand life with his Maker and forever live in peace now. His demons are gone, his life will be pure and he will be his old self once more. Watch out little female angels! ;o
May Pook’s family find comfort in the Lord and in the knowledge that Pook is now at peace and no longer suffering. And may their healing be swift. My heartfelt prayers, thoughts and love are with you.
Love,
Judy Willox
he sure did sound like one great guy!!
I first remember Pook as a 5th and 6th grader at Lewis and Clark. He had the potential to be the great athete he turned out to be even at that young age. I send my very best to his family and wish them well.
Pook was one of those extremely rare individuals that everbody liked and wanted to be around. He was friendly with everyone, and had a great sense of humor. He will always be in the memories of all of us in the Gold Medal Class of ’63 of Richland High School. He is, and will continue to be, missed by us all. So long, Pook.
To: Pooks family
Pook had a great sense of adventure. An outstanding athlete. I remember competing against Richland in state tournment and then later playing with Pook at UPS
He was a inspiring fraternity brother.
Let Pook rest in peace.
Pook, you made our college years more fun just being there. I’ve thought of you often and shall not forget you!
Glen Sibley
Denver, Colorado
We knew Pook at UPS where we were brothers in Sigma Nu. We remember fondly the good times we shared together. We will miss our friend and brother.
Pook,
It was a pleasant surprise to visit with you, Maribeth, Hal and Dianna this summer. I mostly knew you as Hal’s little brother when I graduated in 1955. Lots of good memories. Rest in peace!
I grew up with Pook
..from the playgrounds of the Southend and the National Little League at Lewis & Clark through the Col-Hi Bombers. We were both risk takers, we went outside the box, we were both individuals. There was a special respect for each other that we had/have. When we met after graduation we would reminisce about the good times. Pook, we will be playing on the same team again soon.
He was a soul mate that I hope to soon rejoin and continue with keepn on.
Kenny
We shared many wonderful times together while attending UPS, brothers in Sigma Nu fraternity, and sharing several apartments and homes. Great times and a great person to share them with! I will miss him.
Pook was a very popular guy in school and rightfully so. I wish I’d had known him better. Another member of our class of ’63 has passed over. Heaven’s gain, our loss.
Pooker, fun loving, charming, witty, sportman and great smile all in a complete package. As a 7th grader you stole the show in South Pacific dressed as a girl. We will all miss you and one day David George we will dance again.
Maribeth, David waited for the best and he got the best. You accepted the way he was and just loved him. You are a special lady. I hope you know you will be part of our class and hope to see you at the Bomber reunions. Ann Engel Schafer.
Maribeth, be strong. God bless you. RAT
Dear family and friends of Pook:
It brings me to tears to share the loss of Pook. I had the honor and privilege of knowing and playing with him through out several years of attending UPS at the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was both a friend and a street-smart mentor to me. He looked after my wild ways when it came to how to get by in society. He looked after my reputation and helped me to be a “better” person.
I had the opportunity to talk to Pook about six months ago. It was great to hear his voice and his lively spirit after so many years. We did a lot of catching up in that phone call and I was hoping to get together with him this year.
I believe in an afterlife and I know I will have the opportunity to connect with Pook again. Until that time I have great memories of him and will always appreciate our friendship.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends for our loss.
I was a classmate of Pook’s at UPS. What a great guy.
I will remember Pook as a guy who always had a smile on his face and loved to have a good time. He was seriuos when he needed to be, but was usually enjoying a good laugh with friends.
I was sorry to hear of Pook’s passing. I met Pook through my first love, Bobby Hyatt. Chief Joe boys were really nice, but those Carmichael boys were really fun … and Pook made any gathering more fun.
Pook was a special guy … always friendly and inclusive of others. He will be missed by all of us Bombers.
I bet right now he, Bobby, and Billy are playing cards, choosing up teams, shootin’ ducks or carp, and checking out the girls. Whatever they’re doing, I’m sure they are smiling …. as I will be when I think of them.
Pooker David, you’re a crazy son of a gun. Hugs, Kathie
Being a Smith in Hgh school gave me the great pleasure of sitting near Pook in some classes, and any other alphabetical occation. He was always charming, and was sure to be a movie star or, base ball idol. I will forever remember him fondly.
Sincerely, Kandy
Pooker David – Good bye my old friend. There are too many memories to share. We grew up together in the same neighborhood in south end Richland and played a lot from ages 5 through high school and beyond. Most of all I recall the card and pool games in your basement. I also recall the bird hunting and a few fishing trips. Then there was baseball from Little League, Pony League, Colt League and beyond. Lots of grand memories. You are gone now, but never forgotten. Now you have motivated me to make certain that I keep in touch with our other old friends and play with them more often.
Your Friend
Tommy Hemphill
Oh my precious Pook. You will never know how you made my first miserable college year at the UW the only thing to remember. Believe me there wasn’t much and you at least gave it a bright, shining light. You must have known how to rescue lost souls, as you rescued this one. You will never know how much it meant that you made those endless drives from Tacoma to Seattle when there was no freeway past Burien. I will never forget singing Petula Clark songs in the back of someone’s car. How you ever graduated is a tribute to your genius. The last time I saw you was at our 25th reunion and I barely recognized you – as unfortunately happens to all of us. But I will never forgot your humor, your kindness, your gentle soul, and your wonderful spirit. Rest peacefully my friend. I will never forget you. Love Jamie
Pook,
We had not seen each other since our Sigma Nu days at UPS….until the reunion in Tacoma. It was wonderful to see that smile…shake your hand and remember together some of the good and wild times from our Sigma Nu years together at UPS. To read how many friends and Brothers have left memorials is testament to you and how many lives you touched. Go with God Pook…Have the Sigma Nu party room ready!!
Goodbye old friend.I think they have hot rods in heaven…
Pook was great to let the little kids listen & watch his smooth banter and moves. We all will miss his graceful ways.
Pook was an original, a “wild and crazy guy” before anyone else. Funny, good-hearted, versatile, smart. His passing is our loss.
Rest in peace, Pook.
Pook, you will always be in my thoughts. Your wit and smile radiated to all in your company.
I reflect back on our college years with a great sense of pride and joy.
I only wish that in later years I could have spent more time with you.
To your family I would say what a joy it is to have known Pook as friend and fraternity brother.
He will be missed.
May Pook have a grand life with his Maker and forever live in peace now. His demons are gone, his life will be pure and he will be his old self once more. Watch out little female angels! ;o
May Pook’s family find comfort in the Lord and in the knowledge that Pook is now at peace and no longer suffering. And may their healing be swift. My heartfelt prayers, thoughts and love are with you.
Love,
Judy Willox
he sure did sound like one great guy!!
I first remember Pook as a 5th and 6th grader at Lewis and Clark. He had the potential to be the great athete he turned out to be even at that young age. I send my very best to his family and wish them well.
Pook was one of those extremely rare individuals that everbody liked and wanted to be around. He was friendly with everyone, and had a great sense of humor. He will always be in the memories of all of us in the Gold Medal Class of ’63 of Richland High School. He is, and will continue to be, missed by us all. So long, Pook.
To: Pooks family
Pook had a great sense of adventure. An outstanding athlete. I remember competing against Richland in state tournment and then later playing with Pook at UPS
He was a inspiring fraternity brother.
Let Pook rest in peace.
Pook, you made our college years more fun just being there. I’ve thought of you often and shall not forget you!
Glen Sibley
Denver, Colorado
We knew Pook at UPS where we were brothers in Sigma Nu. We remember fondly the good times we shared together. We will miss our friend and brother.
Pook,
It was a pleasant surprise to visit with you, Maribeth, Hal and Dianna this summer. I mostly knew you as Hal’s little brother when I graduated in 1955. Lots of good memories. Rest in peace!
Pook had a way of making people laugh. His laughter was infectious. Every memory I have of Pook involved in making me laugh and what a great athlete. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.
Maribeth and Family,
We are sorry to hear about Dave. We read it in the paper. Our prays are with you.
Carl and Arlene Hall
formaly Lakeside Apts. managers
In the past, when I thought of Pook, I smiled. Now that he is gone and I think of Pook, I smile. What great memories.
Rob Hills
Pook is part of our youth, when everything was before us and nothing was impossible. He is woven into the fabric of the mystique of being a Bomber…one of the golden threads that stands out against the background of time. He’ll welcome us Home and perhaps we’ll hear the soft strains of “We are the Bombers..mighty mighty Bombers” Rest in Peace, Pook.
Please accept my deepest condolences. Pook left this life much too soon.
His untimely death has hit me harder than I expected. No doubt that’s partly because it’s a shocking reminder that our time here is not unlimited, and that it’s not too soon to begin making plans to take care of end things.
I observed Pook from 7th to 12th grades, and despite how difficult those years are for so many, he always seemed to be having a lot of fun. I guess it helps to have a lot of good stuff going for you.
Rest in peace, David “Pook” Smith.
Ok, Pook, Number 32 suggested I set up a meeting between you and a few of Bo Belinksy’s old friends enemies and flames…He was with Mickey when he moved on up and he’ll introduce you around….Go in peace
The Smith Family,
My sincerest condolences.
Byrne Haskins
Pook was one of the most “upbeat” people I have met. I knew him from Carmichael days through Col-Hi and on through his adult life. He was always ready to discuss the good old Bomber-Days, UW sports and about anything that came to mind. To his family I hope your grief is as short as possible under the circumstances and I’m sure I express a common sentiment among those of us who knew him. He will be missed.
I remember Pook from junior high Carmichael at the sock hops The tallest boy and by far the best dancer I can see him and Dick Plow’s in my memory walking down the hall and rounding the corner to meet up with Ralph Lee , Darrel Reinz ,Shelley McCoy, Chuck Gardner Oh the rowdy bunch and then the fun would begin What a fun chap to share the school halls with and all the girls would dream Pook Save the last Dance for me Myrna Bolin 1962/63
Gone too soon, but Jimbeaux is right–Pook, may you be forever young.
So sorry to hear about Pook. He just lived up the street a block from me as I was growing up. Pook always enjoyed life to the fullest. He was very popular and I feel privelaged to have known him and his family. We were together during grade school, jr. high, and high school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Mitchell Moore in West Richland
Maribeth, know that you are in our prayers. With God’s help we pray that you will feel complete healing after the grieving process.
John and Marcia
My sincere condolences on your loss.
I’m sure that ‘Pook’ will be in the starting lineup today.
Sincerely,
Gary Behymer
Col-Hi Class of 1964
I liked Pook. He was a friend on the baseball diamond, and in the classroom. He was the sort of fellow that everyone liked; I don’t think I ever heard an unkind word said about Pook, and that is a very unusual trait. Not many people are in that realm.
We all will remember Pook. Such a good friend.
It saddens all our hearts when we see death come early. My faith tell me there is a better life beyond, but the sorrow lingers. I have had no contact with Pook since HS but remember him vividly and will pray for him and his family.
Pook – you always made me laugh, yet you were such a good friend. You will be missed but never forgotten. I want you and the Hyatts to behave.
Sorry, Meribeth. Pook, you left the game too early. Jim
POOK AND I WENT TO LEWIS AND CLARK,AND CARMICHAEL , AND CO HIGH TOGETHER. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON . GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY
KEITH CLASS OF 63
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David ”Pook” George Smith