Obituary of George Smith

George Harry Smith Jr. passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2013 in Phoenix, Az. at the age of 71. George was born on February 24, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Jean (Whitlock) Smith, Sr. Upon graduating from high school, George enlisted in the United States Army on September 6, 1961 and was honorably discharged on August 7, 1964. After his service in the military, George met the love of his life, Donna Wendtland, and the two were married in February of 1968. In 1985, George and his family moved to Lake Havasu City where he worked for Citizens Electric and Unisource Energy until his retirement in January of this year. Everyone that knew George, loved him. He will be greatly missed. George is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Donna, daughter Jeanine Louthan of Lake Havasu City, son George Kevin "Bucky" Smith of Lake Havasu City, granddaughters Breanna Louthan of Lake Havasu City, Teresa Smith of Tennessee and grandson Joshua Louthan of Lake Havasu City. He was preceded in death by his grandson Christian Smith in 2000. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday March 4, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in George's name to the March of Dimes, which George strongly supported, or the American Cancer Society. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to George's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.