~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, DL Capt. DAVID "Dave" CHARELS SMITH
November 20, 1943 ~ October 4, 2026
He left the Navy, as a Lieutenant and joined Delta Airlines 09-12-1969. During his thirty-four years, with Delta, he flew every type of aircraft and was Check Airman on each one......
Dave is survived by his wife Ceci, and by his children and their families.
Services will be held November 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Vancouver First United Methodist Church to celebrate the life of David C. Smith.
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David Smith Obituary
David Charles Smith passed away, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Vancouver, Washington, of Influenza A. His loving family was by his side. His wife Cecilia (Ceci) of 56 years, daughter Emily (Troy), son Ryan and grandchildren Madison, Jason, Spencer and Hudson. He has one sister, Janet Bieber (Lowell) of Lynden, Washington. His greatest love was his family.
Dave was 82 years old. He was born on November 20, 1943, in Cornwall, New York, to Charles and Ila Jones Smith. Dave grew up in the Village of Highland Mills, New York. He graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School, New York State University-Regents Scholarship and the Naval Cadet Aviation program. He received his “Wings of Gold” on May 14, 1965.
Thus beginning his dream career. He served one tour in Vietnam aboard the aircraft carrier, The Bonne Homme Richard flying F-8 Crusader jets. He served with VFP-63 Light Photographic Squadron, “the eyes of the fleet”, as they flew “low and slow” securing intelligence information. He earned a Bronze Star, for his many missions.
He left the Navy, as a Lieutenant and joined Delta Airlines in 1969. During his thirty-four years, with Delta, he flew every type of aircraft and was Check Airman on each one.
Dave was an active participant on many community and aviation boards, a longtime member of The Downtown Rotary Club, known as “Delta Dave.” He is remembered by his friends as a true patriot and a gentleman, in every way.
A service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Vancouver First United Methodist Church to celebrate the life of David C. Smith.
Remembrances can be shared with The First United Methodist Church for pipe organ renovations, the Clark College Foundation, Dr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Ryan Dental Hygiene Scholarship or The Hough Foundation.
Please share a memory @ www.columbian.com/obits
Dave was 82 years old. He was born on November 20, 1943, in Cornwall, New York, to Charles and Ila Jones Smith. Dave grew up in the Village of Highland Mills, New York. He graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School, New York State University-Regents Scholarship and the Naval Cadet Aviation program. He received his “Wings of Gold” on May 14, 1965.
Thus beginning his dream career. He served one tour in Vietnam aboard the aircraft carrier, The Bonne Homme Richard flying F-8 Crusader jets. He served with VFP-63 Light Photographic Squadron, “the eyes of the fleet”, as they flew “low and slow” securing intelligence information. He earned a Bronze Star, for his many missions.
He left the Navy, as a Lieutenant and joined Delta Airlines in 1969. During his thirty-four years, with Delta, he flew every type of aircraft and was Check Airman on each one.
Dave was an active participant on many community and aviation boards, a longtime member of The Downtown Rotary Club, known as “Delta Dave.” He is remembered by his friends as a true patriot and a gentleman, in every way.
A service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Vancouver First United Methodist Church to celebrate the life of David C. Smith.
Remembrances can be shared with The First United Methodist Church for pipe organ renovations, the Clark College Foundation, Dr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Ryan Dental Hygiene Scholarship or The Hough Foundation.
Please share a memory @ www.columbian.com/obits
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