It is with great sadness we announce that F. W. “LINDY” SMITH passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Kalispell, Mt. He was born at Wilson Siding, AB, February 5, 1930 to Walter and Pauline Smith.

Lindy had many loyal and devoted friends. He was kind and gentle with a natural ability to work with all animals especially horses.

As a competitive pistol shooter he was a member of the Lethbridge Revolver Club, representing Alberta in the first Canadian Winter Games. He enjoyed his winter trips to the mountains big game hunting on horse back with a close knit group of friends. This same group also enjoyed many scuba diving holidays together.

In the past he was devoted to stock car racing, winning numerous club championships in the sprint car events as a member of SAAR.

Lindy was an avid skier and member of the Canadian Ski Patrol. He was a volunteer in Broadcast Relations at Mount Allen during the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Lindy was proud to be awarded the First Honorary Life Membership of the CSPS. He later participated in the Dream Big Mountain program where he took great pride in giving disabled participants “wings” to fly.

Lindy loved life and lived it to the fullest. He took great pride in his farming/ranching ventures and was equally proud of his home on the Flathead Lake.

“Thank you for being a committed partner, a great Dad and a devoted friend”

Lindy is survived by his wife Nancy, 3 children, Greg (Gloria) Smith, Linda (Kim) Jensen, both of Lethbridge, AB, Barbara (Bill) Hensel of Campbell River, B.C. and 2 grandchildren, Justin (Kendra) Jensen and Travis (Shelley) Jensen, both of Lethbridge, AB., his sister Donna Bishop of Abbotsford, B.C., 4 nephews Richard and Levon Hovagimian, Randy and Rod Bishop and a niece Rhonda Nicholls. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Pauline Smith and one sister Geri Hovagimian.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 11:00 AM, at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., with Reverend Mr. Cliff Bogdan officiating.

A private memorial for family and friends will be held at a later date at the family home on Flathead Lake.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Lakeside Emergency Response “QRU”, PO Box 911, Lakeside, MT 59922.

Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Lindy’s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Lindy’s guest book.