Harry B. Smit, age 83, died October 8, 2012 in Mount Vernon, WA at Mira Vista Life Care Center. He was born on October 19, 1928 at the Burlington Hospital on Fairhaven Street.
Harry graduated from the 8th grade in Burlington and received his GED from Skagit Valley College. He worked as a diesel mechanic and a truck driver and also engaged in house moving.
He was a lifelong Jehovah’s Witness and a member of the Burlington Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
He is survived by his brother Thomas Smit of Shoreline and his sister, Mabel Tolliver of Sedro-Woolley as well as numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by brother Richard M. Smit of Seattle and sister Frances Smith of Burlington.
A memorial for Harry will be held on Saturday, October 20th at 1:00 PM at the Burlington Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 20249 Lafayette Road, Burlington, WA.
It was not uncommon for my uncle to give his time to a brother or sister in need of car repairs, he was always willing to share his knowledge and he loved to chat about everything going on in the world. Harry will be missed by all those that knew him.
Dora-niece, Nikki & Lindsay-great-nieces, and Ashton-grand-nephew.
I am so sorry to hear of our brother’s death. I am a sister with the Union City congregation in Pennsylvania. I write comforting thoughts to those who have lost loved ones and was sorry to hear of one of our brothers passing away. How wonderful it is to know of the hope we have, to know Harry will join us on earth again soon! I look forward to getting to know him and all of you in the New System.
With Christian love,
Joni Florida