Mr. Olaf Smith

1931 - 2017

Mr. Olaf Smith obituary, 1931-2017, Palmdale, CA

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Joshua Mortuary - Palmdale

3150 E Palmdale Blvd.

Palmdale, California

Olaf Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 19, 2017.

Smith, Olaf Carlson



Born September 20, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to John W.E. and Olivia (Carlson) Smith. Olaf passed away on June 16, 2017 at the age of 85 after battling cancer and declining health. The love of his life, Mary Jpo passed away in November, 2013. They were married 59 years. Family was one of the major highlights they held closetogether as they traveled back forth every year between California and Missouri. Olaf was a machinist in the aircraft indusrty for over 35 years with Rocketdyne, Lockheed and retiring from General Electric. He is survived by children Carla (Hal) Mitchell, Leona (Richard) Taylor, Phillip (DeAnne) Smith, twelve grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, brothers George (aka Mark) (Wilma) Smith and James (Pat) Smith. His son, Olaf (aka Oly) Smith, Jr. preceded him in passing in March, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park 2200 East Avenue S Palmdale, Ca 93550

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June 21, 2017

Jim & Ella Uli and Aunt Mary
WE love you Unkie! We know you are now with our wonderful Daddy Frank, your brother, as well as Dear Aunt Mary Jo, our beloved cousin "Son", and all the rest of your departed family. Rest well, and know you were extremely loved. !

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