Dean Oliver Smith
Dean Oliver Smith, 81, retired Senior Vice President at UBS Financial Services, died Sunday, November 18, 2018. Born in Wichita, he was a graduate of East High and Northwestern University. He earned a Law degree from Washburn University and his Masters in Economics from Wichita State. During his 45 years in the financial services industry he completed his CFP, was consistently honored as one of the firms top advisors and was repeatedly recognized as a leader in his field with numerous awards from Barrons Top Financial Advisors. An avid golfer, he was a member of his high school and university golf teams. A season ticket holder for 50 years, he was often seen beneath the Shockers home basket in his yellow bucket hat. He was greatly loved and admired by his friends and family, for whom he was always an unwavering advocate. Preceded in death by his parents, Ira Smith and Mary Elizabeth Stokes; brother, Delos (Ginger); sister, Joanne. Survived by his wife, Rebecca of Wichita; daughter, Whitney of Coeur dAlene, Idaho; son, Taylor of Kansas City. A private family service will be held. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society (funds will be used in Wichita, KS), P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Dean was my financial advisor – and friend – for many years. I respected and liked him very much. I am sorry he is gone.
Dear Rebecca, I was so sorry to see this in the paper and youve been on my mind lately. I miss talking to you and Dean. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. Rogene Matson
Dear Rebecca, I have fond memories of you both. Un abrazo fuerte, Michael Bates
Dear Rebecca, Taylor and Whitney. We are so sorry to hear of Deans passing. We send our love and sincere condolences to your family. He was a great guy and as Steve would say, ‘a hell of a golfer’…. we will always remember..
Dearest Rebecca,
At this difficult time, extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Dean was a remarkable gentleman.
Sally Andrews
We are so sorry to hear of cousin Deans passing. The last direct link to Charlies family is now gone. We are so grateful for how Dean looked after Dolly and Melvin for all those years and his thoughtfulness when we lost Almarie. He truly was a wonderful person. RIP Dean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terri and I extend our condolences. We have so many great memories of Dean…from seeing him root for the Shockers to a Boy Scout high adventure canoe trip when he cooked outstanding food…and surprised the scouts and fathers by opening a cooler with ice cream packed in dry ice downstream from any civilization on a hot June evenging! We give thanks to God for having had the opportunity to know this great man, father, and loyal Shocker fan!
Our Christian sympathy to you, Rebecca, Whitney and Taylor. I have always admired your family while attending Eastminster Presbyterian Church. May God grant you added strength during this time of grief. Much affection, Dale and Carolyn Strother
Sorry to hear about Dean passing away. He was a loyal friend. He loved to play golf and all his golfing buddies admired him. He will be missed.
Johnny Stevens, Wichita
Rebecca, Whitney, and Taylor: Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Dean. He was a great asset to our community and his presence will be missed by many.
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Rebecca, Taylor and Whitney: I am very saddened to learn of Deans passing. I always enjoyed talking to him and serving all of you at the club. He was a true gentleman and I will miss him.
Rebecca – I am sorry to hear of Deans passing. Although I have not seen Dean in many years, I will always remember his short back swing and him wearing sweaters in the middle of July on the golf course. I do remember when he told the golf group that he had met this wonderful woman and he was going to get married. Dean was the happiest man in the world that day. May he rest in peace and I look forward to playing Midnight Golf with him in heaven some day.
I met Dean before his kids were born. He had been in college with my husband, and when we relocated to Kansas, he became out stockbroker. Having watched him practice a putt over and over and over, I knew our investments were safe in his hands. And when Id sit to discuss those investments, hed quickly realize I had no interest in the details, and switch over to his daughter, who was my student for three years in middle school. Dean, you ere a good man.
Rebecca, Whitney and Family sending loads of Hugs and Prayers. Dean was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Lots of fun memories during
Whitney Im so sorry for you and your familys loss. It was so great to of met your family when they came here for your swim off across the bay.. And won… Having lunch with them was wonderful thank you sending you all hugs from Florida Love Monique
We are thanking God for Deans life. We are also praying for strength and comfort for you, Rebecca and Whitney and Taylor. In time, may you know Jesus love and peace for each of you in even deeper ways.
I just found out about Deans passing. Truly a gentleman in every since of the word. Miss him. He made my time in Wichita very special.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.