Harold Paul Smith

Harold Paul Smith

December 2, 1926 - Bend, Oregon

March 14, 2003 - Bend, Oregon

son. William & Emilia (Radke) Smith

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Harold Paul Smith of Bend died Friday of natural causes. He was 76.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bend.

Mr. Smith was born Dec. 2, 1926, in Bend to William and Emilia (Radke) Smith. He graduated from Bend High School in 1945. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon in 1951.

He was an intelligence officer with the CIA for 23 years. Mr. Smith spent 13 years serving in the far east. He received the CIA citation and certificate of distinction.

Mr. Smith was affiliated with Trinity Lutheran Church.

He is survived by a brother, Eugene of Portland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Oregon Hospice or Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland.

Niswonger, Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source:  Bend Bulletin