Donald “Fred” Smith

Donald Frederick Smith, 81 years, died at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lewiston, Idaho on December 19, 2019. He was a life -long resident of Dayton.

Fred, known by his middle name, was born in Dayton to Donald Arthur and Dorothy Lenor Abraham Smith. He attended Dayton Schools graduating with the High School class of 1956.

He married Virginia Want in a ceremony held in Waitsburg Wash., on November 22, 1957.

Fred was employed by Columbia County Road Dept. for several years before becoming the Dayton School District Bus Superintendent. He retired in the year 2000.

He enjoyed the out of doors; hunting, fishing, bike riding, cutting fire wood and working on motor cycles and tractors.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lyle Smith.

Fred is survived by his wife, Virginia at the home; his son, Johnny Jo Smith of Dayton; two daughters, Joni (Karl) Croft of Spokane and Jamie (Jeremy) Trump of Dayton; seven grandchildren and one great grandson.

Memorial services are planned at the Dayton Community Bible Church on Saturday, December 28 at 11 a.m. Pastor Dewayne Ramsey officiating. A private burial will be in the family plot in the Dayton City Cemetery.

Those who wish may contribute the Dayton Community Bible Church, American Heart Association, National Cancer Society or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home 111 S. 2nd St. Dayton, WA 99328.