Dec 05, 1954 – Nov 17, 1995
Gary Steven Smith, 40, passed away November 17, 1995 at his residence.
Born in St. Helena, Gary was reared in Napa and Yountville. He graduated from Vintage High School with the first graduating class in 1973.
A Napa County resident his whole life, Mr. Smith worked as a cook at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville. He was involved in local community baseball and basketball teams. He was also an avid fisherman and he enjoyed vounteering at the Salvation Army.
He is survived by his parents, William C. and Caroline (Schlegel) Smith of Calistoga; one sister, Catherine Diane Williams of Berkeley; a grandmother, Viola Schlegel of Calistoga; uncles and aunts, George and Diane Smith of Kenai, Alaska, Robert and Peggy Schlegel of St. Helena, Walter Schlegel of Calistoga, Ronald and Karen Schlegel of Anchorage, Alaska, and Marianne and Gerald Eastman of Yountville; and one nephew, Christopher Williams of Middletown.
A graveside service was held Nov 22 at St. Helena Cemetery under the direction of Richard Pierce Funeral Service.