Kevin Culver Smith was our beloved son, brother, friend, and the champion of the world. Kevin was born on March 24, 1994 in Seattle and moved to Olympia, Washington at age three. Kevin loved his family, his friends, skiing, biking, swimming, wearing costumes, Toys-R-Us, searching for bugs, charades, and reading everything in sight. He played soccer, baseball, basketball, and loved to fish with his Dad. 

He became ill on the last day of second grade and was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. He spent the summer in-patient at Seattle Children’s Hospital and endured tortuous chemotherapy, stays in the ICU, and eventually a stem cell transplant. Throughout his treatment, he inspired us - and his wonderful Children's Hospital nurses - by maintaining a constantly positive attitude. 

He passed away peacefully with family at his side on December 22, 2002 due to Leukemia-related complications. We are incredibly proud of him and feel blessed to have shared his eight years. We will think about him, the example he set, his sense of humor, and his beautiful smile every day of our lives. 

Kevin loved to order pizza and ice cream cakes for the nurses and was a friend to kids who did not have an easy time at school.

Kevin’s parents, Matt and Nancy Smith, and his siblings Will, Emma, and Henry have established this fund to give to others facing challenges, so their paths may be a little easier and their loads a little lighter.