Thomas F. Smith

Thomas F. Smith, born March 20, 1929, passed away at his home in Polson on May 3, 2012.

Tom was born in St. Ignatius, and graduated from Hot Springs High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Frankie Beebe, on July 31, 1949. She preceded him in death on June 24, 2004.

Tom was member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and an active member of the Descendant Enrollment Movement of the 1990s. He was a heavy equipment operator all of his life, working on highway projects, in the logging industry and later in life being self-employed. Tom always took great pride in his yard and flowers, and a good cribbage game.

He is survived by his son Tom B. Smith and wife Vickie, daughter Joelene Frey of Polson, who was at his side at the time of death, four grandsons, five great grandchildren, brothers Lloyd Smith, wife Jean, and brother Monroe Smith, wife Pat, and several nieces and nephews and close friends Don and Ron.

At his request there will be no services. Condolences may be left at fosterfhandcrematory.com