C. Howard Smith

C. Howard Smith, 88, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2007. He was born March 8, 1919 in Lebanon, New Jersey to Edgar D. and Vera M. Smith. Howard attended Rutgers University from 1937-1942, where he obtained his Masters Degree. He also served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. Howard worked for Standard Equipment Company, garden State Publishing, and Watt Publishing. Howard was also an original member of the Borden Boys-who took care of Elsie the Cow, which was the Borden Mascot at the New York World's Fair. In his youth, Howard was a Boy Scout, and later in his life served as Scout Master and had the opportunity to take a group of Scouts to the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Colorado Springs, Colorado; as well as, attended the Philmont Scout Camp in Philmont, New Mexico. Howard was also proud to be a 4-H Leader in New Jersey. Howard enjoyed traveling, reading, building things, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church, the Kiwanis, Key Club, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the Order of Masons. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice M. Smith. Surviving him are four sons, Howard R. Smith with his wife, Patti of Phoenix, Arizona, Robert C. Smith with his wife, Jane of Leesburg, Virginia, James M. Smith with his wife, Melodie of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Barry C. Smith with his wife, Dianne of Dallas, Texas; and four grandchildren. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 4:00pm at the Mountain View United Methodist Church, 901 S. 12th St. in Cottonwood. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com