Cody Allan Smestad was born on October 29, 1992, in Reston, Virginia, to Stephen and Kathleen Smestad. He died unexpectedly on November 23, 2022. His early years were spent in Reston and it was apparent at a young age that he had exceptional athletic talent. He excelled in baseball, winning the admiration of players and coaches alike. Cody played on an elite traveling baseball team and said he played for his friends and coaches, never for himself.
In 2010, Cody moved with his family to Gilbert, Arizona and brought his rare, natural baseball talent with him, playing high school baseball alongside his new Arizona friends. He graduated from Chandler High School in 2011. Following high school graduation, he attended Eastern Arizona College on a full baseball scholarship. Cody was most recently employed by AirFleet Capital.
Whether it was playing video games, baseball, smoking the occasional cigar or riding his motorcycle, Cody had fun in life. He had a deep love for animals. He especially felt at peace in the outdoors. His gentle, simple nature was in harmony there and he was never more content than when he was hiking or camping.
Cody was happiest spending time with his friends and family. Relationships were the most important thing in his life. He strove to be a good friend and continuously put others before himself. His affectionate smile always accompanied his sincere offers to help. Cody’s kindness was a gift to those who knew him and his passing leaves a huge void in many lives.
Cody was preceded in death by his grandfathers. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Kathy, brother Brandan Smestad; niece Freyja and nephew Branson; grandmothers, Beulah Smestad and June Sechena, several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Cody can be given to the Humane Society at www.humanesociety.org.
A visitation for Cody will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, 10940 East Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248. A funeral service will occur Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com for the Smestad family.
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