Carl Gilbert Smith, 70, died Nov. 14, 2013, in Enumclaw following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Tacoma to Joyce (Sorenson) and Carl G. Smith. He was raised in Buckley and graduated from White River High School in 1961. Carl was married to Donna (Ingram) Smith on Jan. 10, 1964, and to Kay (Collins) Smith on April 10, 1999. He served in the United States Air Force (Reserve) and enjoyed a long career as a railroad mechanic, retiring in 2008. He was an usher at Husky Stadium for more than 20 years and enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, traveling, golfing and picking mushrooms. He was active at his church, Summit EFC, where he was an inspiration to many in the Celebrate Recovery ministry.

He is survived by wife Kay; son Ron and wife Stacey of Buckley; daughter Carla of Auburn; sister Chris Tison of Buckley; brother Cary Toney of Buckley; mother Joyce Toney of Buckley; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Carl G. Smith; stepfather Max Toney; and daughter Kimberly Smith Kolb.

A celebration of life is planned for noon Saturday, Nov. 30, at The Summit EFC, 920 Roosevelt Ave. in Enumclaw, with a reception to follow at the Buckley Eagles, 29021 state Route 410 in Buckley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name are suggested to Cascade Caregivers, 2885 Elmont Ave. in Enumclaw, or Celebrate Recovery, in care of The Summit EFC.