Birth date: Nov 3, 1948 Death date: Aug 11, 2020
Graydon Lee Smith Zanyk, Sr passed peacefully at home on the morning of August 11, 2020. He was born in St. John, New Brunswick Canada on November 3, 1948 to Graydon Lee Smith and Doris Whittacker. He was adopted by his Aunt Jaque Read Obituary
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I was saddened to hear of Graydon's passing. He was a classmate of mine at Santa Ynez Valley High. While I did not know him well, I always admired his service to our great country and his devotion to family. Charles Illes
I am so very sad to hear you are gone from us Grady! May you rest in peace my friend. To Barbara, my deepest condolences to you and your family. May God give you strength during this time of sorrow.
I am so sorry to hear of Grady’s passing, praying for comfort to Barbara and family, love always, Denise Ladnier and family. I know he and Gene are having a beer with the best of them. ❤
This is so sad we have lost 3 soldiers in the last few days in our peer group. Grady and I served together both in green suit and after retirement as a government civilian still serving soldiers and their family members. Grady was a great American who served this country with distinction and will be sorely missed. Grady I will see you on higher ground. God bless Barbara on all his family.
One of the finest men I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. I spent as much time in his & Barb’s house as did in mine back in high school. Brandy and I were thick as thieves, and Mom and Pops put up with some shenanigans. My heart goes out to Mom, every broken little piece. I love you, both.
What a truly great man and patriot. His service to our great nation was unparalleled. He touched the lives of everyone he came in to contact with. Grady will truly be missed. Rest In Peace.
Our hearts are so heavy...
Grady has served his country as patriot and professional. I had a chance to work with him from 1999 to 2005 and he was one of the best person to work with, very friendly and professional to everyone he came in contact with. Gone my friend but will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace!
Grady was a wonderful person and one of the greatest gentleman I have ever had the privilege to know. We will miss your kind heart and unique sense of humor. Rest in Peace our sweet, sweet friend. Our love and prayers to Barb, Brandy and family.
