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William J. Smilie

  • June 19, 1922 - April 21, 2010
  • Fort Collins, Colorado
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“Ray and I just learned today of Bill's passing. We are so sorry to hear. Bill was one of a kind, and a great Uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
1 of 3 | Posted by: Ed Reasoner - Shawnee, KS

“Bill Smilie probably helped as many young teachers as ministers did during his tenure at Norlarco. He made many a loan with a fridge or a sofa for...Read More » ”
2 of 3 | Posted by: BILL BRUSS - FORT COLLINS, CO

“We were neighbors of Mr. Smilie on Fishback Ave. and were saddened by his passing. The whole family thought Mr. Smilie was the nicest man. He...Read More » ”
3 of 3 | Posted by: Gray's - Fort Collins, CO


William J. (Bill) Smilie, age 87, of Fort Collins passed away on April 21, 2010. He was born June 19, 1922 in Merino, CO. His parents were the late W.J. Smilie and Florence Faye Sluyter Smilie. He graduated from Fort Collins High school before serving in the US Army at Camp Adair, OR. On June 7, 1944, he married Myrtle A. Reasoner in Fort Collins. He worked at Auto Parts and also at Major Motor Supply in Fort Collins before becoming manager of Poudre Valley and Norlarco Federal Credit Unions. He was a member of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Smilie was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years. He is survived by a son, William J. Smilie of Yerington, NV; two daughters, Jeanette Weeks of Lander, WY, and Elaene Nace of Washington, New Jersey; a sister, Florence Thoen of Virginia; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Fort Collins.