William Claire Smith passed away August 22, 2012 in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 76 years.

Claire is survived by his partner, Elsie Boyd of 19 years, and his loving children, Debbie (Doug) Elliot, Gina (Tony) Carlucci, Kevin (Lori) Smith, Candace (Kevin) Cook, Rick (Kelly) Smith, and his younger brother, Ray Smith of Salt Spring Island. He is also survived by his grandchildren Denton & Trevor Elliot, Mara & Amy Carlucci, Lucas & Nicholas Smith, Colby & Chris Cook, Joshua & Katelynn Smith and his great grandchildren Max, Cooper, Wynn, Heaton and Taylor Elliot.

Claire was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Rhoda Smith, his first wife, Gail (Myram) 1958 and his second wife, Joy (Knutsvik) 1998.

Claire was born in Kamloops on August 13, 1936 and as a child moved to Jasper, Alberta returning to Kamloops at age 13.

Claire went on to work with Morelli, Chertkow & the Land Title office where he served for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed reading, listening to his stereo and was passionate about his vehicles and cars in general.

The family would like to thank Dr. Cattaneo, Dr. Weimar, Dr. O'Connell and the staff on the 6th floor of RIH. A very special thank you to the wonderful ladies at Ponderosa Lodge for their compassionate care.

Funeral Services for Claire will be held in the Schoening Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m with the Reverend Isabel Healy-Morrow officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Friends wishing to pay their respects by viewing are invited to do so at Schoening's on the day of the service from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com.

Service arrangements are entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454.