Goodhue Wilson Smith

After a long and happy life, Goodhue Wilson Smith died at home on May 19, 2016. Following a private burial, there will be a celebration of his life at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, May 23, 2016 with Dr. Leslie King officiating. Goodhue was born on September 8, 1922, in Waco to Goodhue Smith and Beuna Clinton Smith. He graduated from Waco High School, New Mexico Military Institute, the University of Texas and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. He served his country during World War II as a First Lieutenant in the Army serving two years in the South Pacific. It was while in Officer Candidate School at Stanford University that he met and later married Ida Lu Spurgin. After completing his MBA the couple moved back to Waco where they raised their family of 2 sons and 2 daughters and Goodhue began his banking career that spanned over 50 years at the First National Bank of Waco and the Citizens National Bank of Milam County. He was active in community affairs. Those included chairing the United Way drive, serving as president of Ridgewood Country Club, president of the Baylor-Waco Foundation, instrumental in the formation of the Waco Symphony while on the Board of the Waco Chamber of Commerce, washed dishes for Meals on Wheels and served twice as chair of the Board of Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church. Goodhue was devoted to family, friends, his church and the outdoors. His favorite holidays and vacations were those that focused on spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Kyle Quebe. Left behind with loving memories are his wife, Ide, of almost 70 years, Ellie and Eddie Morrison, Goodhue and Jacque Smith, Deborah and Karl Quebe, Hilliard Smith and Mike Watkins, Mary and Robbie Bennett, Kalli and Mark Drosos, Evan and Mandy Morrison, Katita and Chase Palamar, and Kaitlin Quebe. Additionally there are eight great-grandchildren and two long time friends, Thomas Stribling and Pat Patillo. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Speckmeier, Dr. Charles Shoultz and Dr. Mike Attas, Hillcrest Hospital Medical Staff and ICU nurses, Dr. Debbie Ucci, Providence Hospice and caregivers Juan Martinez, Nellie Gunn, Anica Daniliuc Cara Winkler and the Marton family: Sam, Sofia, Stephanie, Daniela, Samantha, and Shane. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Waco, (1100 Austin Avenue, Waco,Texas 76701) or charity of your choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in the Memorial Guestbook at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com