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SMITH, Alastair (Al)

Alastair (Al) Smith was born January 6, 1923 in Scotland, the second of nine children born to Allan and Elma Smith. He moved to Canada in 1924 and completed grade 8 before working on a fishing boat on the West coast. As the war started, Al served with the Canadian military. Al met and fell in love with Clara Friesen in Prince Rupert, and they were wed on August 10, 1946 in Vancouver. While living in Chilliwack their children Judy and Allan were born. Later they moved to California living in Pasadena and Arcadia. Al was a great businessman owning and operating several furniture stores between 1946 and 1970 in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Vernon and Rosemead, CA. His first retirement

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Jul 06, 2017
Dear Evelyn,

Praying for you in this difficult time. You are both remembered fondly by your friends at Westside Alliance Church.
Jul 05, 2017
Dear Evelyn,

We remember Al with feelings of affection and fellowship. He was such a spark of life wherever he went! May God comfort you at this time.

In His love, Dorothy and Graham Brotherton

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