Donald Allan Smeathers

Donald Allan Smeathers, 67, of Carmel, IN and Naples, FL, passed away July 26, 2011 at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. Don was born October 29, 1943 in Evansville, IN, the son of William and Alma Smeathers. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1961 and the University of Evansville in 1969. He was a stockbroker with Charles Schwab. After his retirement he enjoyed spending winters with his wife in Naples, FL and keeping up with his grandchildren's sports activities, especially basketball. Don was interested in many things including computers, researching at libraries, fishing, and in recent years, motorcycle touring trips.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Alma Smeathers of Evansville, and a brother-in-law, Robert Rose.

Don is survived by his wife, Kay (Rose) Smeathers; his son, Jeffrey Smeathers (Trish) of Bargersville, IN; his grandchildren, Jason, Andrew, and Madison Smeathers, all of Bargersville, IN; his sister, Barbara Neidig (Roger) Evansville; his sisters-in-law, Margaret Starnes (Fred) and Elaine Rose, all of Evansville; nieces Kathryn Starnes-Kiely, Evansville, Ronda Cooper, Greenwood, IN, and Shannan Neidig, Evansville; nephews, Ryan Neidig, Evansville, and Ryan Rose, Ooltewah, TN; and numerous cousins from the Evansville and Owensboro, KY area.

A celebration of Don's life will be held on Saturday, July 30 at 3 PM at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center- Oaklawn, 9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, with visitation from 1 PM until service time at the funeral center. Entombment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial gifts may be designated to a memorial account to benefit the basketball programs of his grandchildren, and may be made at any Old National Bank branch or at the funeral center.

July 28, 2011
Kay. I’m sorry for your loss. I haven’t seen you or Don in years, but, have the fondest memories of you both from when I was a child. My prayers are with you & your family.
Lisa Goad-Brothers (daughter of Judy & Larry Goad - both are deceased), Evansville, Indiana

July 28, 2011
To the family we share in your grief. We will miss our friend, advisor and confidant. You remain in our hearts and prayers.
Bev & Homer Johnson

July 28, 2011
On behalf of the Bosse High School Class of '61, our condolences to Don's family. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Shirley Siebers, Woodbury, Minnesota

July 28, 2011
Kay, you have our sympathy, and we will keep you in our prayers. we are very saddened by the passing of a very dear friend. It will not be the same this season without Don.
Sincerely Bill & Rose Head

July 28, 2011
Kay, I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest sympathy to you.
Darlene (Brannen) Gilbert, Cape Coral, Florida

July 29, 2011
 Kay, I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Don for many years at Charles Schwab. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now.
George Forsyth, Brownsburg, Indiana

July 29, 2011
Kay I don’t what to say other than I am so sadden by the passing of Don. I had the pleasure to see Don thursday and pray with him. You are in my prayers. GOD BLESS
John Eggers, Evansville, Indiana

July 29, 2011
Dear Kay, I am so sorry for your loss. We here at Prime Life Enrichment have been praying for both you and Don during this trying time. Our prayers continue to be with you...if there is anything I can do, please let me know. I send my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Phyllis Mohs, Carmel, Indiana

Jul 28, 2011
Dear Kay, I am so sorry to learn of your loss and just want you to know that you're in my thoughts and I will keep you and family in my prayers.
Sharon Clark, Zionsville, IN - Friend, previous co-worker

Jul 28, 2011
Dear Kay, So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He put up a great battle
Hang in there.
Love, Ruth & Joe, Naples, FL - Friend

Jul 28, 2011
Don and I went to Bosse together and maybe to some grade school. He lived around the corner from my daughter here in Carmel. Always enjoyed his company and send my best to the surviving family.
Joe Luigs

Jul 28, 2011
Dear Kaye, We are so saddened by your loss. You have are deepest sympathies. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Don was too young to leave so soon, guess the Lord needed to call him home. Don always had such great energy and enthusiasm for life. He helped start us on the road to saving for our retirement. I'm still working for Vanderburgh County Clerk’s office and drawing my Social Security. I hope to retire in about a year. Not sure how that will go down but think I will know when it's time. Ray is still my best friend along with Lisa, her daughter Sarah, and Margaret Ray's daughter. We have led a blessed life. Again I’m deeply saddened at the loss of Don. Ray called me at work to let me know it is in today’s paper.
Love and hugs, Nancy and Ray Holder, Evansville IN - Friend

Jul 28, 2011
Trish and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God will help you through this time of sorrow,
Sandy Rugen Ahnafield - IL

Jul 28, 2011
dear family and friends of Donald a Smeathers, As concern persons for our neighbors we just want to express fellow feelings for your entire family because we are all affected by the loss of a loved one. In the meantime one of our sons recently passed away so we really do understand and feel your grief. Therefore please accept this brief moment of compassion toward all of you.
George and Earlene James, Fishers, IN - A concern person.

Jul 28, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Don. He was such a great guy… We never have enough time with people we love.
Ron and Judy Sommers - Auburn, IN - friend

Jul 28, 2011
My Dear Kaye, I am so sorry about Don, I will always remember him in the Follies, so dependable, so talanted ,always with a smile on his face. My heart and my prayers are with you and your family. He will be so missed by all the people in the Naples park. May God bless and cover you and the family with his many blessings.
Maxine Flippin - Naples, FL - Friend

Jul 27, 2011
Dear Smeathers Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and humbled that you have chosen our family to care for your family during this time. It is our hope that we have been able, in some small way, to lighten your burden and give proper reverence to a life lived. Please let us know if we can be of further service.
Respectfully, Brian and Bruce Buchanan, 4th Generation Owners, Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers - IN

Jul 30, 2011
Jeff, Trish, and kids: you are in our prayers as you mourn the loss of a great father and grandpa. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Love you all.
Dave and Carrie Farris and Family - Plainfield, IN - Friends of Jeff and Trish

Jul 30, 2011
Kay and Family, Please accept my deep condolences on Don's passing. I knew him as a good neighbor and will miss him. It was a joy to see him in the neighborhood on his motorcycle. Kay, I will be in touch. Please let me know if I can be of help.
Virginia Berry - Carmel, IN - Neighbor

Jul 30, 2011
Jeff, Trish, and family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying that God will bring you comfort and peace, Mark, Lorene, Kyle, and Eric Satterthwaite - Plainfield, IN - Friend of Jeff's family

Jul 29, 2011
Dear Kay, We are so saddened to hear of Don's death. Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Don was more than a wonderful person, and he will be missed by everyone who knew him no matter where they crossed his path in life. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy, Jerry and Cheri Hunt (Ohio and Naples, FL) - Friends

Jul 29, 2011
We were so saddened to hear of Don's passing. Although we believe Don is in a better place, it is hard to say goodbye to someone so vibrant and young. We will miss Don greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kay and her family.
Love, Norm & Beverly Anderson - Middleville, MI - friends

Jul 29, 2011
Family of Don Smeathers, I worked with Don for many years at Schwab. He was always a joy to talk with and I never heard him complain. He had a wonderful smile that always made the day go by easier. A faithful soul that is gone too soon. God bless you all and keep you in his love and comfort.
Debbie Faulkenberg - Co-worker

Jul 29, 2011
Kay, I was so sorry to learn about Don. I worked with him for many years here at Schwab in Carmel and Fishers. He was always so alive and was looking forward to his retirement. He mentored many here and shared his knowledge and enthusiasm for the markets, especially options. I am so shocked to learn that his retirement and life was cut so very short. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will try to get by to say hello tomorrow. Please know that many here at Schwab are mourning his passing and everyone that knew him had tremendous love and respect for the happiest guy in the building.
Thinking of you, Kim Mays - Indianapolis, IN – co-worker at Charles Schwab

Jul 29, 2011
Jeff Smeather's and family. So sorry to read of your loss and know the grief you all are experiencing. You have our heartfelt sympathy.
Sharon (Pentek) & Jay Neal - Indianapolis, IN - Jeff and I worked together

Jul 28, 2011
Kay, we understand how you feel. We are very sorry for your lost. Hope to see you in Naples xxx
Diane J. Brisson & John E. Ranes - Galesburg / Montreal, MI – friends

Jul 28, 2011
To Don's family, Don and I went through grade school and high school together. I really enjoyed seeing him at our last reunion. Don always had a ready smile for everyone. Although we were not close I'm going to miss seeing. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
DuWayne Keenan - I went through grade school and...