Smick 60th

SMICK 60th

Lorrell Dwight Smick and Shirley Mae Lewis were married on Saturday evening, Aug. 27, 1955, in Olympia, Wash. Shirley and Lorrell met at Walla Walla College (WWC) where Lorrell was studying zoology and Shirley secretarial science. Lorrell first remembers seeing Shirley in front of the college assembly reading the Associated Student Body secretary's report. Shirley remembers her mom thinking Lorrell was a real nice young man because she had seen him on his knees praying and was proud he was a farmer from Palouse.

Lorrell played basketball all his years in college and was a co-captain of the first Sonnenberg games held at WWC. He led his team to a winning trophy for the village team. Following graduation, the couple headed to Loma Linda University, where Lorrell completed dental school and they made many lifelong friends.

From Loma Linda they moved to Yuba City, Calif., where Lorrell set up a dental practice and they raised their three children: Debbie, Tami and Jason. Lorrell spent many years as school board and church finance committee chairman. Shirley faithfully served as a talented Sabbath School leader, creating memorable programs.

After retiring, they moved to Brush Prairie, Wash., and were very involved in the Hockinson Church and loved the many friends they made there. Recently, Lorrell and Shirley moved to Walla Walla, Wash., and have enjoyed renewing old friendships. Their 60th wedding anniversary was celebrated on Aug. 27, 2015, with family at Rosario Beach Marine Station near Anacortes, Wash.

The Smick family includes Phil and Debbie (Smick) Muthersbaugh of Walla Walla, Wash.; Tami Smick of Clackamas, Ore.; Jason Smick of Walla Walla, Wash.; and 2 grandchildren.