David Smith

OTTAWA LAKE — A “Free Spirit” was lost Sunday morning. David “Harry” Smith, 60, of Ottawa Lake, died at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Harry was an operating engineer all his adult life. He worked with Dan’s Construction and Holloway Construction, Midwest Bridge, and McComb Concrete for many years. He was proud to be a member of Operating Engineers Local 324. Harry loved the out of doors. He enjoyed his vegetable gardens and raising goats, chickens, sheep and pigeons. Harry was an avid hunter and a member of the Ottawa Lake Sportsmen’s Club He is survived by his daughter Tiffany (Bradley Emerson) Smith; grandchildren Samantha and Lane Smith Emerson; parents Raymond and Willow May (Lloyd) Smith; sisters Sandy (Charlie) Nadeau, Debra (Lonnie) Creque, and Ruth Ann Smith; brothers Fred (Lee) and Raymond (Jeanette) Smith. Harry enjoyed being with family and friends, but especially enjoyed his two grandchildren. He will be missed tremendously! Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, Ohio, Tuesday from 3 – 9 p.m., where Harry’s life will be celebrated Wednesday, March 20, at 1 p.m.. He will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, tributes to Harry’s family would be appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.reebfuneralhome.com