Rikki Smith
RIKKI EMORY SMITH
BURLINGTON - Rikki Emory Smith, 46, died unexpectedly at his home early Monday morning, Aug. 7,2001. He was born March 13, 1956, in Toby Hospital in Wareham, Mass., the son of Rolon Earl and Hazle Ruth (Knight) Smith. He grew up in Massachusetts, New York and since his teenage years, here in Vermont. He was a longtime resident of Burlington and was employed by Allan's Excavating Inc. for a number of years. Rikki was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved playing in horseshoe tournaments, as well as in the back yard with his many friends. He was a fan of Metallica and NASCAR (3). He was a board member for the Soap Box Derby of which his daughter, Nicole, was a participant. He was extremely proud of his Native American Heritage and had a large collection of related memorabilia. Rikki is survived by his loving wife and partner of 22 years, Eunice (Miller); their three beautiful daughters, Marie Ruth and her fiance, Wayne Emond, Robin Elizabeth and her special friend, Mark Berard, and Nicole Nikki Lynn Smith; as well as a new grandson, Matthew Steven Emond; and a step-grandson, Jake Steven Emond. Rikki is also survived by his mother, Hazle Smith of Winooski; his brother, Rolon E. Smith of Starksboro; his sister, Rise E. (Skeet) Berard and her husband, Allan, of South Burlington; nieces and nephew Rise and her fiance, Scott Daniels, Chantel, Allana and David Berard, nieces Rolinda Goodrich Rocque and her husband, Clayton, Regina Williams and her husband, Randy; great-nieces Tanya Berard, Cheyenne Berard, Samantha and Meghan Goodrich, and Cheyna Rocque; great-nephews Nathan and Jacob Williams; his sister-in-law, Linda Smith Carey and her fiance, Greg Harriman; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Larry and Eleanor Miller; brothers-in-law Roger Miller and his wife, Nancy, Bill Miller and his companion, Cindy, and his children, Ben, Bambi, Ervin and Sarah; brother-in-law Charlie Miller and his children, Ann and her husband, John Savage, and their children, Samantha, Chelsea and Kimberly, Brian and his fiancee Christina and their daughter, Sierra; sister-in-law, Peggy Miller and her companion, Brian Croteau, and their children, Cassandra, Brian Jr. and Briaunna; Roberta (Miller) and her husband, Steve Hoadley, and their children, David, Daniel, Ben and Ashley. Rikki was predeceased by his father, Rolon Earl Smith in 1979. Rikki leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by all. Funeral services will he held in Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 8 p.m. The family will receive friends for visiting hours from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Rikki's final journey will be scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m.
1956 - 2001 (45 years)