James Wright Smith passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the age of 91. He was born to Wright and Mathilda (Lamers) Smith on June 26, 1918 in Little Chute, Wisconsin. A graduate of University of Wisconsin School of Engineering, Jim spent the following two years designing aircraft components for Goodyear Aircraft in Akron, Ohio. He returned to Wisconsin in 1946 and began a 40 year career with Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah as a design and project engineer.

On June 15, 1946, Jim married his college sweetheart, Janis Kessler, in Green Bay. They were blessed with three children, daughter, Judith Allyson, and twins Scott Charles and Jill Angela.

After retiring from K-C, Jim enjoyed taking jaunts around Wisconsin, golfing, volunteering, and especially spending time with family members, until a bad fall in 1993 severely limited his activities. In 1995, Jim and Jan moved to Evergreen Retirement Community, where he served on the Resident's Council, one term as President, and continued other volunteer work.

Those left to mourn Jim's passing are his wife, Jan Smith of Oshkosh; a daughter, Judi (fiance, John Curtis) Smith of Wadesboro, North Carolina; a son, Scott (Debbie) Smith of Sturtevant, Wisconsin; a granddaughter, Abigail Smith of Sturtevant, Wisconsin; and many other relatives and friends. Preceding Jim in death are his parents; a daughter, Jill Clausen; a brother, Don Smith; and a nephew, Gary Smith.

A memorial service honoring Jim's life will be held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Evergreen Retirement Community. Memorials to Evergreen Care Assurance in Jim's name, in lieu of flowers, would be most appreciated. Please visit www.seefeldfuneral.com to send online condolences to the family.

Jim's family wishes to extend grateful thanks to the staff of Evergreen's Creekview North who made Jim's journey along his path to God as pain-free and peaceful as possible. During his last months with us, he was truly touched by angels.

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