
Thereafter, Peg served as a volunteer, applying her tutoring and computer skills. She retired early due to disability caused by multiple sclerosis. Peg's graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, resulted in a PhD in Zoology (1978) and an enduring and productive research career at Berkeley’s Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, focusing on the genetics and evolution of mammals. They were a mutually supportive couple for more than 51 years, enjoying especially their travels in the western parks and in Europe. Four years at Oberlin College led to a BA in Biology (1970) and a friendship with Gary Richard Smith, whom she married on December 28, 1970. She grew up in the close-knit neighborhood of Orchard Ridge, attending Madison schools through her graduation from West High. The daughter of Paul George Fluck and Ella Lillias Dicke, Peg was born on November 9, 1948, in Madison, Wisconsin. Margaret Ann (Peg) Fluck Smith passed away on October 19, 2022, in Portland, Oregon. Augustine's Church in Pleasanton on Octoat 1:00 PM with burial to follow at St. He is survived by his wife, Joy sister, Sharon brother, Timothy children Kathleen and Michael, grandchildren Hannah and Maille and many nieces and nephews. He traveled many places including Europe, Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Australia! He passed along his love of the outdoors to his children. Skiing, camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking and golfing were some of his favorite hobbies. He served in the Army National Guard in Maryland for over 12 years.

Graduated from University of Baltimore Law School with JD. Graduated from Johns Hopkins University with BA. Graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Academy.
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He lived a life full of love, family, friends, hard work, many adventures, and many accomplishments. Larry passed from this life of natural causes.
