Charles Howard Smithpeter USAF Captain Ret.

He was born July 6, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant, Sanpete, Utah. Charles graduated from Banning Union HS in Banning, CA and went on to earn a BS degree in Physics from UCLA.

During his distinguished career with the US Air Force he also earned a MS-EE in Engineering from the USAF Institute of Technology.

He proudly served at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico in his last career years.

Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Santucci and later by his second wife Arwilda 'Susie' Linn.

Charles is survived by his nieces Roxanne Miller of Afton, WY and Wanda Bates of Payso, UT. Charles' step family included step sons Rick Linn of New Braunfels, TX and Rex Linn of San Antonio, TX, their spouses, children and grandchildren.

We honor and respect Charles for his loving kindness to all in his family and through his many years as a volunteer for Helping Hands/Fisher House.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at AF Village One and the Alzheimer's Care Facility at AF Village Two for their outstanding care and love in Charles' final journey.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

WEDNESDAY

JUNE 2, 2010

9:45 A.M.

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS

Reverend Chris Kennedy officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please direct any donations in Charles' name to AFV II Alzheimer's Care and Research Center Foundation Freedom House, 12455 Freedom Way, San Antonio, Texas 78245.