Marion Smith Jr.
RONAN — “No-one enjoys Or’Bits, but if one is going out … do it with dignity and smile. Whatever you achieve in life; know that you loved and were loved.” — Marion Smith Jr.
Marion, a Montana native, passed away to higher calling on Nov. 9, 2020. He was born to Marion and Vera Smith in Kalispell in 1932. Marion was preceded in death by his daughter and son in law, Tami and Michael Avery and great-grandson, Jordan.
He leaves behind his loving wife Connie and family who loved him very much, sons and daughter, Marion “Skip,” Steve and Sandy, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Marion lived a full life. He served on the Navy Destroyer USS Orleck - DD-886 during the Korean War as an electronics tech. He graduated Bozeman Montana State University with an AA degree in architectural design. He was a AAA Champion Skeet Shooter, and a 32nd degree Master Freemason in the Masonic Lodge.
Marion was an avid outdoors-man, including fishing, hunting, camping, metal detecting and on, and on, and on …
Marion owned and ran several business ventures. He became semi-retired at age 45 while staying active in financial interests. He had an understanding that at the end of the day, “Life is about the journey, not the destination.”
A celebration of life is tentatively planned for the summer of 2021.
