A memorial service is pending for Roderick Victor Smith, 59, of
Castle Rock, who died June 14 at his home. There was cremation.
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Born Oct. 31, 1944, in Glendale, Calif., he was the son of
Thomas Victor and Barbara Lou (Martlet) Smith. He retired from the
U.S. Marines as a colonel.
He married Jane Anne Kooker Feb. 10, 1989, in Golden.
Mr. Smith was an attorney in the oil and gas industry. Colorado
had been his home for 30 years. He moved to Castle Rock four years
ago.
He is survived by his wife, of Castle Rock; stepfather Bert
Heidelback, of San Clemente, Calif.; brother Gregory H. Smith and
his wife, Linda, of Orange, Calif.; mother-in-law Miriam H. Kooker,
of Palos Verdes, Calif.; nephews Alex and Paul; and niece
Kristin.
Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the American
Heart Association, 1280 S. Parker Road, Denver, CO 80231 or the
U.S. Marine Corps.
Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral Home of Castle Rock made
arrangements.