his book, The Fire That NASA Never Had.
“Dean and Cathy moved to the
Washington area just as plans were
underway to build a new church building in
Mitchellville. They were instrumental in that
project and, five years later, they participated
in the establishment of a New Church
elementary school. They subsequently moved
Dean and Cathy Smith
from Virginia to Maryland, building their
lovely home in Acton Park.
“During that time and over the succeeding years, Dean served on a variety
of society committees and boards, including the Acton Park Board and the
Board of Trustees. He had strong beliefs, and lived them. He had strong
opinions, and voiced them. And whether or not they always agreed with him,
those who knew him always knew where he stood.
“Dean Smith was an integral part of the history of the society in
Mitchellville and a presence in its daily life. He took a kindly interest in all
the kids in the church community and called them by name. He was a good
neighbor, a gracious host, a delightful story teller, and had a wonderful sense
of humor. Above all, he was a beloved friend, and passing into the other world
leaves a vacant spot in the hearts of all those who esteemed him.”
Dean Smith was indeed, “one of the good guys.” And it is men like Dean
and Keith Morley who epitomized what it is to be a true New Church man and
a “good and faithful servant” of the Lord.
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