David Arthur Smith Obituary

In loving memory of David Arthur Smith (Irvine, California), who departed this world on May 9, 2026 at the age of 80. David leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though David has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Terry Smith and Agnes Smith. He is survived by: his wife Ellen Smith; his children, Neil Smith, Tricia Kerr, Catherine Hamilton and Julia Smith; and his siblings, Donald Smith, Kathleen Britton and Glenn Smith. He is also survived by grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to research for the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org) in David's memory.