Henry Alan “Pete” Church-Smith

June 13, 1942 – November 4, 2015

Pete Church-Smith lived life with courage and grace…as a husband, as a Marine, as a friend, and even in the face of prolonged illnesses.

A 73 year old resident of Sequim, Washington, he passed away November 4, 2015.

Pete was born to Herbert W. Church-Smith and Elsia Marie Bottle in Smithville Flats, New York on June 13, 1942.

He married Diane “Missy” DeJulio Church-Smith

December 27, 1966 in New Rochelle, New York.

He served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1964 as a Corporal E4 in radio relay. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and a Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. He was also a Certified Financial Planner.

Pete was the type of man that looked forward to

each new opportunity. He embraced 3 careers; sales, business owner and certified financial planner, and lived in six different states. He raced and cruised 4 sailboats, loved scuba diving, crossed the country on his motorcycle and so much more. Life was an adventure to be enjoyed!

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Sequim Bay Yacht Club, The Patriot Guard Riders and The Peninsula Outriders.

He is survived by his wife Missy; brothers Bill (DeeDee) Church-Smith, and Russ (Esther) DeJulio; sister-in-law Annette DeJulio and sister Patricia (Mark) Dunn.

A Rosary will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 121 E. Maple St, Sequim. Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. the same day, officiated by Father Dennis Robb, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.

Please make memorial contributions to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 E. 8th St. Port Angeles, WA 98362.