Brian Smith Obituary

Brian C. Smith, age 34, a Software Developer died at home on Saturday, October 20, 2007, following a second courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 6, 1973 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Kenneth and Christine Smith. He attended King Elementary Grade School and graduated from Widefield High School in 1992. Brian worked with EDS for over 11 years and Modis for the past 6 months as a Software Developer. Brian graduated from Colorado Technical University with a Masters Degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Management in 1998. Brian is survived by his wife, Sharon D. Smith, his daughter Stephanie Nicole age 10; Brian Christine age 9; Kelsey Alia age 2; and Rylee LeeAnn 2 weeks. Brian is also survived by his Father Kenneth Smith, Mother Christine Smith, Grandmother Christine Goforth, and Brother Jason Smith all of Colorado Springs. Brian's close family also includes, Joe and Brenda Behrman, Stephen and Kendra Schleiker of Colorado Springs, Jeff and Veronica Schleiker of Minatare, Nebraska, Shawn and Danielle Behrman of Colorado Springs, Tyler and Tanya Ball of San Antonio, TX, Stacey Behrman of Colorado Springs, Mike and Tabitha Schleiker of Colorado Springs, Brian Schleiker of Colorado Springs (currently serving our country in Costa Rica), and Joey Behrman of Colorado Springs. Funeral services for Brian C Smith and son Ryan Cole Smith who was born on October 7, 2007 and passed away 8 hours later will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25th, at First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Avenue. A viewing of Brian C. Smith and Ryan Cole Smith will also be held at Cappadona's Funeral Home located at 1020 E. Fillmore on Wednesday, October 24th from 7-9pm (please note the original announcement time was incorrect). In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established at the Widefield School District 3 Federal Credit Union.