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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of John F. Smith and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing on Monday, May 25, 2011.
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WHEREAS, John "Jack" F. Smith passed away on May 25, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer; and
WHEREAS, John and his loving wife of 59 years, Joan were devoted parents to three wonderful children, son, Randy and daughters Sharon and Kathie and were blessed with seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, John was a graduate of North High School and Ohio Wesleyan University where he was a member of Sigma Chi. John was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Ohio Wesleyan University as Captain of the Basketball Team; and
WHEREAS, John served in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran; and
WHEREAS, in 1953, John began working with his father at the family business, Beechwold Hardware on North High Street in Clintonville. Three years later, John took over for his father and operated two additional stores in Upper Arlington and Grandview, working with three generations of his family until his retirement in October 2010; and
WHEREAS, John was an avid hunter, golfer and fisherman and loved his fishing trips to Canada with the men of the family. He will always be remembered for his giving spirit and willingness to help his customers. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby honor, recognize and celebrate the long and fulfilling life of John F. Smith and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing.