Bainbridge Island resident George Edward Smith III, age 84, died Oct. 21 at Island Health and Rehabilitation on Bainbridge Island after a two-year bout with cancer.

He was born March 2, 1919 in Seattle, to Glen H. and Edith (Andersen) Smith.

He attended Lincoln High School in Seattle and served in the Army during World War II.

Following his military service, he worked as a salesman for Quaker Oats, and later for Georgia Pacific Paper Company, where he worked for 20 years.

During his time at Georgia Pacific, he worked in Portland, Ore., and Atlanta, Ga., becoming vice president of sales for the Far East and traveling extensively.

He was an avid boater, fisherman and motor-home enthusiast. He enjoyed his winters in Palm Desert, Calif.

He is survived by his wife, Marion, Bainbridge Island; son, George Smith IV, of Edmonds; two brothers, Benjamin Smith, Gordon Smith; one sister, Dorothy Gilsdorf; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Ann.

A celebration of his life was held Oct. 25 at the family residence.

Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.