Joseph Edward Smith, 87, was born on July 8, 1931 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Cecil and Esther Smith and entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2018 in Downey, California.
Joseph, lovingly referred to as "Ed" or "Papa", was a man of many trades. He accomplished several different things in life and left behind many great memories. He was known around the community for being a gifted jeweler, owning his own jewelry store for over 40 years.
Joseph leaves behind his loving family: Daughter, Diana Blidy (Peter), Son, Steven Woolf (Kim), Grandchildren, Kristine Blidy Peters (Dave), Karrie Blidy Castles (Brian), Ken Blidy (Gaby), Aaron Woolf, Samantha Woolf, Rayann Woolf, Great-grandchildren, Luke, Natalie, Brenna, Ella, Grant, MJ, Bella, and one on the way! Joseph also leaves behind several other loving family members in Canada, as well as numerous friends and family who loved him and will miss him dearly.
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