Richard C. Smith ’54

Richard died Nov. 30, 2015, after a brief illness.

Born in Honolulu, he attended Punahou High School. At Princeton, he majored in economics, was a member of Colonial Club, played varsity baseball, and was in the NROTC. After graduation, Richard spent three years aboard two Navy destroyers in the Pacific.

Dick subsequently had a 37-year career in commercial banking for the Security Pacific National Bank in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. In 1988, he joined the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, working there until his retirement in 1994. During his long career, he served on the boards of many civic organizations.

Dick and Larimore (“Larie”), his wife of 60 years, traveled extensively and were regular attendees at all of our class reunions, mini-reunions, and special activities.

The class is honored by his service to our country and extends condolences to his wife, Larie; sons Rick and Doug; daughter Judy; and four grandchildren.