Terry Wayne Smith passed away Wednesday January 7, 2009 in Kennewick, just 18 days from his forty-first birthday. He was born January 25, 1968 in Richland to Clifford Gene Smith and Doris Van Reenen Smith.

Terry graduated in the top 4% in the State of Washington and received a certificate from the Governor for his academic achievements. Throughout his life he had a great thirst for knowledge and read just about everything he could get his hands on.

Terry loved the outdoors and fishing and hunting with his brother, friends and family.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, he was a friend to everyone he met and always wanted to help others.

Terry was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Henry Lee Van Reenen and grandmother Virginia Van Reenen, and his paternal grandfather Clifford O. Smith and grandmother Ruth Lorene Shelby Smith.

Terry is survived by his father Gene Smith MaryAnn his mother Doris Van Reenen Dollarhide Frank and beloved brother who was always there for him Cliff Smith Lisette and his nephew Stephen Smith all of the Tri-Cities.

He leaves two uncles; Uncle Brent Van Reenen Susan and Tim Van Reenen Patty as well as step sisters Sharlene Diaz, Sharee McKay, Lori Scriven, Linette Mustain, Mary Reil, and Teri Nelson. He also leaves behind step brother Lance Nelson, five cousins; Gary, Ira, Aaron, Kevin and Mark Van Reenen and the many friends he made through his life.

He fought a valiant and long battle with severe Crohn's Disease from his late teens up to his passing.

A funeral service will be held at Einan's Funeral Home on Thursday January 15, 2009 at 10:00am.

Donations may be made to the Chron's and Colitus Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South 17th floor, New York, NY 100161. 1-800-932-2423