Buckley resident Dickie Smith died Dec. 19, 2013. He was 73.

He was born Feb. 21, 1940, in Whiting, Iowa, to Earl and Dorothy Smith. The family moved to Auburn, Wash., in 1942 and he lived in the Auburn area for 18 years before moving to Buckley in 1960. He attended school in Auburn where he participated in FFA. He was a member of the Green River Saddle Club. He met Eileen Baker in the spring of 1962 and they were married on Jan. 12, 1963. His hobbies were raising hogs, cattle and riding horses. He found fulfillment working in his yard, cutting firewood, working on old cars and spending time with family and friends. He worked for 43 years as a Teamster, doing everything from operating a forklift to driving truck. Through the years, he hauled bread, feed, fertilizer, milk and freight.

He is survived by his wife Eileen Smith; children Sandi VanHoof and husband Keith, Doug Smith and wife Char, Dennis Smith and wife Rose, Susanna Smith and Don Smith (Micki Huhtala); brother Robert Smith and wife Jan; sisters DeEtte Heersink and Bernadette Cuddie and husband Ron; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation took place Sunday, Dec. 29, and a funeral service occurred Dec. 30, both at Weeks’ Funeral Home in Buckley.

Memorials may be made to St. Aloysius Catholic Church, P.O. Box 2120, Buckley, Wash. 98321 for future maintenance and building funds.

All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.