Isaac Dean Smyth

He was preceded in death by the love of his life Margret “Peggy” Smyth, and his only daughter Kristine D. Smyth, as well as his parents I. “William” and Hanna E. Smyth. He is survived by three sons; Isaac W. Smyth, Robert F. Smyth, and Dean L. Smyth. Isaac and wife Connie have two son's Isaac (Keaton) Smyth and Ryan G. Lamey. Robert and wife Sherri have three children Sybil L. Peters, Uma L. Smyth, Drew M. Smyth. Dean and Wife Stacia have one son Derek R. Draisey. Great grandchildren include; Aurora S. Peters, Kapri A. Smyth, Elise S. Peters. Drew D. Lamey, Liam J. Lamey, Logan R. Lamey, and Ava B. Lamey.

He attended Franklin High School in Seattle until he dropped out in the 9th grade to help support the family, a self learned man whose passion for knowledge never waned, Not only was he a master of all things electrical, he had a firm understanding for theory and operation of electronics. He also had a passion for Music, all religions, as well as history, and although he lived thru most of it, that was never enough, he always strived to learn more.

He went to work in the ship yards in 1939, and in 1943 began what would be a long, successful and rewarding career as an electrician and a proud member of I.B.E.W Local 46. A man of many talents, vast amount of knowledge and wisdom he would go on to influence thousands. A natural born teacher, he conveyed knowledge to everyone he came into contact with. Not only was he a fine electrician he was also an inspector for the city of Seattle, and an estimator for a good deal of his career but as fate would have it he would eventually find his way back to what he liked the most – working with his tools. At one point in his life he even opened a hardware store with his father. Eclipse Hardware was located on Delridge Way in Seattle, and there was more than one occasion when he loved to tell stories about running the store. While all this is more than most people will do in a lifetime, he also taught the electrical apprenticeship from 1954 to 1996 – at least that's how far back the JATC’s record went. Never one to accept status quo he spent a lot of time preparing lesson plans, checking information presented as instructional material for accuracy for his classes and put it into a format just about anyone could understand. Our Sundays afternoons often involved making copies on a mimeograph machine he had come across. After Mom had finished all the mimeographs sheets, it would be a family affair as we all copied and collated the lesson plans that Dad would be using. Continually striving for knowledge, it was not unusual to find him sitting in his recliner or at his desk studying text books, reference materials and professional periodicals.

Dean continued a proud family tradition of over 100 years when he became a member of the Masonic Fraternity in 1946 with his initiation into Rainier #189, and later St. Andrews #35 F.&A.M of Wa., Oriental Chapter #19 Royal Arch Masons. He was also past commander and life member of Rainier #28 Knights Templar, Grand Commandery of WA., Life member of Nesika #54 Order of the Eastern Star, and a Nile Shriner A.A.O.N.M.S. since May 22, 1948. He loved to attend Masonic functions as well as the Family events and picnics, but most of all he loved going to the Potentates Ball to dance the night away.

He was passionate about everything he did and his hobbies where no exception, they included; Music, Dancing, Mathematics, Camping, Fly and reel Fishing, skiing, calligraphy, reading, drawing and riding his scooter with our mom.

There is so much that could be said, however let us close with; He was a loving and caring man, and took great care of his family, there is just no way to express in words who our father was, he had a thirst for knowledge and a love of God, family and life.

Arrangements under the direction of Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Seattle, Washington.