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BORN
1958
DIED
2021
Chip Smith Obituary
He was born August 7th, 1958 to Donald and Lavonne Smith and raised in La Mirada, CA. The youngest of four, he worked for Hemco and Tri-Plas Plastics before transferring to Lawrence KS to work for Berry Global in 2000. He retired from Berry in 2020, but still continued to do consulting work for Berry.
Survivors include his wife Mei Smith, two sons Ryan Smith (Leo) of Lawrence, KS, Scott Smith (Shawn) of Springdale, AR. Step-daughter Theresa Chen (Shanyan) of Columbia, MO. Sister Ladonna Hunt (Bob) of Ventura, CA. Brothers Craig Smith (Shilian) of Wenatchee, WA and Twig Smith (Marsha) of La Mirada, CA. Two nephews Bobby Hunt and Paul Smith, one niece Brittany Smith and one step nephew Lin.
He loved to ride motorcycles and drink beer, excellent at both. He also enjoyed Ping Pong, Air Hockey and visiting with family and friends. He was loved and will be missed by many and never forgotten.
Preceded in death by his parents.
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Pam Davidson
July 13, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Chip was a great guy and very good friend at work and away from work. I met Chip when he first came to Lawrence at work, soon after meeting him I found out we were going to be neighbors as well when Jeff and I bought our house.
I have many happy memories with Chip from work but mostly for the many bike rides we had together followed by drinks in his garage.
He was there for me when Jeff passed away, always looking out for me. He was a dear friend and I will really miss him.
RIP my friend. Don't you, Jeff and Brian cause to much trouble up there.
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