Jack Allen Smiley

February 25, 1924 - February 1, 2014

Jack A. Smiley February 25, 1924- February 1, 2014 Jack was born in Independence, Oregon to parents, Frank and Phyllis (Davis) Smiley. The family moved from Bandon, OR in 1935 where he graduated from high school in 1942. He enlisted in the army in 1943. While stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he met and married Winnie Mae Bradley in 1944. Jack was a WWII veteran, having fought in combat with the U.S. 9th Army in Germany, until the war ended. Jack’s working career consisted of Meadow Gold Dairies, Richie’s Market and Valley Linen. He then retired and moved to live by the Alsea River, where he and Winnie loved to fish. They eventually moved back to the Albany area to be closer to family and friends. He loved OSU sports and was very knowledgeable on the history of the Beavers, going back to 1944. He is survived by his wife, Winnie, of 69 years, three sons: Dave (wife, Maryann), Chuck (wife, Linda) and Jeff (wife, Lynne); sister, Mary Jo Levenspiel (husband Octave); seven grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to a Graveside Service 1:00 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at Twin Oaks Cemetery, 34275 Riverside Dr. Albany, OR. Arrangements by DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home (www.demossdurdan.com)