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Paul Anthony Smyer, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 3, 2000, after a lengthy illness. Paul was the fifth of six sons born to Winifred DeLaney Smyer and Worth Miller Smyer in Amarillo, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul A. Smyer Jr.; his parents; and four of his five brothers. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth K. Smyer; his daughter, Myrna Smyer; son-in-law, Carlton Canaday; his granddaughter, Sherryl Smyer; step-grandsons, Stephen and David Smyer; his brother, Msgr. Francis A. Smyer of Amarillo; brother-in-law, William Klein Jr. of Denver, CO; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Paul was a natural athlete. In his youth, he enjoyed boxing, football and baseball. He was an avid Boy Scout, having become an Eagle Scout only 13 months after joining the Scouts. As a teenager, he was one of the most decorated Scouts in the United States. In Albuquerque as a Scout Master, he is remembered by men, who as boys, were in his troop. Paul was a member of various organizations. He served as President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and was the first President of the first Exchange Club in Albuquerque. He was President of the Albuquerque Board of Insurance Agents, as well as being the co-founder and first Vice-President of the Rose Society. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman, serving as President of both the Wild Turkey Federation and the New Mexico Trout Association while belonging to Ducks Unlimited and other sport clubs. He was an original member of the Four Hills Country Club, and a member of the Petroleum and Elks Clubs. Paul graduated from Price Academy and went on to Amarillo College, Loyola College in Chicago and he graduated from West Texas A & M. He was in the Army Air Corps during WWII, stationed at various bases in the United States, including Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. Abroad he was stationed in England and Russia. After the war he established his own insurance and real estate agency. During 50 successful years in business, Mr. Smyer received many business and civic awards. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul's name to"Once Upon A Theatre", P.O. Box 13170 Central Ave. SE, #130, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, were in charge of arrangements.
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