Dr. Benjamin Vergon Smith, Jr., born November 25, 1932 in
Angola, Indiana-passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on
Saturday, July 30, 2022, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland,
Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Vergon Smith
and Marilla Hope Charles.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen Hoffman Smith;his
daughter, Elizabeth Hope Squire (David Squire);and his son,
Benjamin V. Smith, 111. He was the proud grandfather of seven
grandchildren, Colton, Eliana, Hope, Caroline and Cooper Squire
of Portland, OR. and Jackson and Calleigh Smith of Elmhurst, IL.
He is, also, survived by his only sister, Patricia Hope Balmer.
He graduated from Portsmouth High School, The Lawrenceville
School, Princeton University and Harvard Medical School. He
served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corp in Korea. He
was a board certified surgeon practicing General and Thoracic
surgery in Spartanburg, SC for 2 years and then he moved to
Sewickley, PA where he raised his children and practiced for 25
years. He was on the medical staff at Sewickley Valley Hospital
and was a member of their Board of Trustees. After Ben's
retirement Ben and Karen moved to Hilton Head Island, SC.
Ben loved to travel with his family. He enjoyed tennis, golf,
bridge, poker and watching his favorite football team-the
Pittsburgh Steelers.
He will be remembered for his strong faith and service to God
and his greatest joy was his family and beloved grandchildren. We
celebrate his spirit of embracing life to its fullest and grateful
for all the lives he touched while traveling this Earth.
Cremation arrangements were made by Finley-Sunset Hills Mortuary
and Memorial Park in Portland. OR. A celebration of life service
will be held on Hilton Head at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heritage Valley
Health Systems Foundation, 420 Rouser Road, Suite 102, Moon
Township, PA 15108.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.finleysunsethills.com for the Smith family.
