Obituary for Edd Smith III
Edd Smith III
February 9, 1957 – August 28, 2021
Edd Smith III was born to Edd Smith Jr. and Joan Margaret Smith in Conway Springs, Kansas on February 9, 1957. On November 8, 1962, his family moved to Seattle, Washington. Edd was always well-liked by teachers and students alike. He attended Evergreen High School and graduated in 1975. While in school, Edd became the kicker for the football team. He was always positive and loved cheering on the team. As a junior, his quick speed allowed him to play at the varsity level until an injury to his knee forced him to step down. Edd was also on the wrestling team, played the trumpet in band, and competed on the chess and debate teams. Later in life, he played and coached co-ed softball teams. Edd started bowling as a youngster and worked at Magic Lanes. He had a passion for sports which included his favorite professional sports teams: the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks. He enjoyed watching each team with friends and family.
In 1992, Edd worked for Sahlberg Safety and Equipment as an outside sales representative, where he met the new sales secretary: Diane. Romantic sparks began to fly between the two and on December 31, 1993, Edd married the love of his life. He recommitted himself to Christ and reprioritized his relationship with God. This led him to use his skills in multimedia to start a media department at Christ the King Fellowship. He went on to become the media team leader for Overcomer Covenant Church.
Edd and Diane were partners. They raised five boys and started their own small business: Sonic Repair. Edd was a visionary. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to an interest in videography. He honed his skills and started his own videography company. Soon after, he was filming many weddings, church services, and a variety of events. Video editing required a great deal of computing power, so Edd taught himself to build computers which turned into another venture: building and repairing computers for others. After all of this, Edd started working for Platt Electronics as a delivery driver and quickly became the assistant manager. Edd’s contributions to Platt made him a valued member of the team
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Edd Smith III passed away on August 28, 2021, at the age of 64, in Puyallup, Washington. Edd was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife: Diane Smith, and children: Edd Smith IV, Ryan Smith, Ian Smith, Jeremy Wilson, Jeffery Wilson, and grandchildren: Edd Smith V, Malachi Wilson, Samara Wilson, Caleb Wilson and Colin Wilson. Edd’s surviving siblings are Jeff Smith, Mary Smithkonik, and Laura Smith.
He was predeceased by his father, Edd Smith Jr. and mother, Joan Margaret Smith and his brothers, Donald Smith, Daryl Smith and Patrick Smith.
In later years, Edd enjoyed playing softball and racquetball, but his biggest passion became bowling. He was constantly working to improve as a bowler. In November 2018, he won his first 9-Tap Tour title at Kent Bowl and earned two sanctioned 300 games. There will be a celebration of life to honor Edd on October 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Overcomer Covenant Church, 33415 Military Rd S, Auburn, WA 98001.
February 9, 1957 – August 28, 2021
Edd Smith III was born to Edd Smith Jr. and Joan Margaret Smith in Conway Springs, Kansas on February 9, 1957. On November 8, 1962, his family moved to Seattle, Washington. Edd was always well-liked by teachers and students alike. He attended Evergreen High School and graduated in 1975. While in school, Edd became the kicker for the football team. He was always positive and loved cheering on the team. As a junior, his quick speed allowed him to play at the varsity level until an injury to his knee forced him to step down. Edd was also on the wrestling team, played the trumpet in band, and competed on the chess and debate teams. Later in life, he played and coached co-ed softball teams. Edd started bowling as a youngster and worked at Magic Lanes. He had a passion for sports which included his favorite professional sports teams: the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks. He enjoyed watching each team with friends and family.
In 1992, Edd worked for Sahlberg Safety and Equipment as an outside sales representative, where he met the new sales secretary: Diane. Romantic sparks began to fly between the two and on December 31, 1993, Edd married the love of his life. He recommitted himself to Christ and reprioritized his relationship with God. This led him to use his skills in multimedia to start a media department at Christ the King Fellowship. He went on to become the media team leader for Overcomer Covenant Church.
Edd and Diane were partners. They raised five boys and started their own small business: Sonic Repair. Edd was a visionary. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to an interest in videography. He honed his skills and started his own videography company. Soon after, he was filming many weddings, church services, and a variety of events. Video editing required a great deal of computing power, so Edd taught himself to build computers which turned into another venture: building and repairing computers for others. After all of this, Edd started working for Platt Electronics as a delivery driver and quickly became the assistant manager. Edd’s contributions to Platt made him a valued member of the team
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Edd Smith III passed away on August 28, 2021, at the age of 64, in Puyallup, Washington. Edd was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife: Diane Smith, and children: Edd Smith IV, Ryan Smith, Ian Smith, Jeremy Wilson, Jeffery Wilson, and grandchildren: Edd Smith V, Malachi Wilson, Samara Wilson, Caleb Wilson and Colin Wilson. Edd’s surviving siblings are Jeff Smith, Mary Smithkonik, and Laura Smith.
He was predeceased by his father, Edd Smith Jr. and mother, Joan Margaret Smith and his brothers, Donald Smith, Daryl Smith and Patrick Smith.
In later years, Edd enjoyed playing softball and racquetball, but his biggest passion became bowling. He was constantly working to improve as a bowler. In November 2018, he won his first 9-Tap Tour title at Kent Bowl and earned two sanctioned 300 games. There will be a celebration of life to honor Edd on October 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Overcomer Covenant Church, 33415 Military Rd S, Auburn, WA 98001.