Doug Smith passed away unexpectedly at his home in Winslow on Sept. 12, 2025. He was born July 4, 1955, to Bruce and Alma Smith of Flint, Mich. Doug earned a degree from Miami University of Ohio (BA in Broadcast Communications, 1977), and he moved with his family to Tucson in 1980. There he earned a degree from the University of Arizona (BA in English, 1990) and taught English in high school and junior high settings. He taught in Gila Bend, in Washington state, in South Korea, and for the Navajo and Hopi nations until 2017, when he retired to Winslow.
Doug treasured his dogs, his family, fine tea, great entertainers and his country above all else. He gave generously to numerous local and national charities.
He is survived by his sisters, Eunice Grace Henson, of Shelton, Wash., and Eileen Marie Green, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., as well as five nephews and nieces, and five grandnephews.
