Jamey Vincent Smitham was born February 27th, 1960, in Bellingham, Washington, to parents Gary and Diana.
Jamey spent his childhood primarily in Washington and Alaska, playing hockey, riding motorcycles, and getting into trouble with his three younger brothers, Guy, Denny, and Paul.
In early adulthood, Jamey moved to Montana, where Kyle, his son with Susan Reed Sabol, was born in 1984.
In 1989, Jamey was married to Sherry Smitham-Bunker. Through that marriage, he built close relationships with his three stepdaughters (Tena Engelhardt, Brenda Pennington, and Jenni Brown), which continued after the dissolution of the marriage.
Jamey enjoyed spending time with his family, riding snowmobiles, fishing, restoring classic cars, and racing. He and his brothers were active in local stock car racing for many years.
In 2012, Jamey became a Grandpa, which was his true joy in life. He loved to spoil his granddaughters, and rarely arrived for a visit without some special treat in hand.
Jamey passed away at home on March 3, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Diana Brodston (John), brothers Guy Smitham (Rachel) and Paul Smitham (Donise); stepbrothers Sean McKibben and Allen “Sport” McKibben; his son, Kyle Smitham (Natalie); his granddaughters, Mila and Alexa Smitham; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Smitham, and his brother, Dennis Smitham.
Jamey will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him.
A celebration of Jamey’s life will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. today, March 7th at the Eagles Lodge, 801 N. Fee Street.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 7, 2018
Eagles Lodge
801 N. Fee
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 7, 2018
Eagles Lodge
801 N. Fee
Helena, Montana 59601
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Susan Sabol says
I am so sorry for your loss. Kyle will miss you more than you can imagine. Rest in Peace Jamey.
Edie Witham says
Kyle, Natalie, Mila and Lexie
I’m so, so sorry to hear about Jamey. I didn’t know him well but I know you will all have a big empty space in your hearts. May he rest in peace and may you all feel the hand of God as he guides you through this loss. Love you all.
Heather Ranalli says
Kyle and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I’m praying for you.
Vonnie Jenkins says
Kyle & family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Take care!
Carol Culham says
Jamey was my friend and I will miss him. My prayers to John, Diana, Guy, Rachel and the whole rest of the family.
Edwin Getz says
Sandie and I were so shocked and saddened to hear about Jamey’s passing. We always enjoyed visiting with him and sharing grandparent status with him. He always had a present for the girls when he stopped at Kyle and Natalie’s, be it licorice, strawberries, or some toy. Jamey loved being a grandparent and was so proud of Kyle!
We always felt that he really loved Natalie and thought of her as a daughter. I wish we could be in Helena right now, but please know that all of you are in our thoughts, and have our heartfelt sympathy
Angie, Auston & Lyla says
Kyle and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a wonderful man and I have a lot of special memories of him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you. Lots of love and prayers being sent your way.
Vanessa Tolson says
Diana & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Vanessa
Kim, Barbara, Mary Ann says
Rest in peace, Jamey. We are sure going to miss you.
Connie & John Beatty says
Diana and John Brodston
Just learned of Jamey’s passing and wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you right now and tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Please give our condolences to your family and let them know how sad we are too Jamey will be missed by you all. Much love to the family.
Brain and Candace Ahl says
I am very sorry for your loss. To the Smitham family my thoughts and prayers are with u. Kyle – as your cousin and family, if Brian and I can do anything please let us know. Take care. Brian and Candace Ahl
Larry and Mary Ann Akers says
To the Smitham family: Larry and I were so sorry to hear of Jameys passing. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and all who loved him.
Christy Witham says
I’m so sorry to hear this, Kyle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Christy, Meagan and Colton
Julie Patterson says
Kyle, Natalie, and family,
I am so very sorry to hear this! Bill and the kids and I send our love, prayers, and hugs. Your dad raised a fine man, Kyle. I know you will miss him very much.
Love always,
Julie Fischer Patterson
Linda Gerner says
We were all saddened hearing to hear of Jamey’s passing. Has been many years since we have seen him but we all have many memories of happy times in his younger years here in Whatcom County. Out thoughts are with you all. He will be missed by all his friends and family.
Karen Hopkins says
Guy, Paul, Kyle and all of your families, my deepest sympathies. Jamey will always be with you. Love to you all. Karen and Pat Hopkins