I regret to pass on the news that Gary Smith, founder and chief analyst of Gary Smith EDA, has passed away. Although I didn’t know him personally and although I haven’t been reporting exclusively on the EDA industry, I’ve always appreciated his insightful observations. Read Gary’s bio here.
Meanwhile, EDA industry pundit John Cooley is asking for help in remembering Gary and passing memories onto Gary’s son. I’ll reprint John’s message below, and if you can help out John with photos and memories, please send emails to John directly. Please note the specific subject lines he asks you to use:
John Cooley: I’m very sad to report that during his post-DAC break in Arizona, Gary Smith of GarySmithEDA died from pneumonia Friday, July 3. And we need your help on three things:
- His widow, Lori Kate Smith, has called to ask me to put together an EDA & SEMICONDUCTOR GARY SMITH MEMORIES PAGE this week before the funeral such that Gary’s 9-year-old son will be able to read years later how those who personally worked with Gary saw Gary.
If you have any pictures of Gary, please email them to me in a separate email as:
Subject: Gary Smith picture
Feel free to send multiple pictures, too!
- If you have any memories or stories involving Gary, please send them in ASAP! Remember this will be for Gary’s son, [Casey], years later, so please take the time share stories that show Gary’s character, humor, impact, quirks, influence, etc., that a son will want to read about his father 10 to 15 years from now. Please email me them in a separate email as:
Subject: Gary Smith memory
Feel free to send multiple memories, too! (Please say your full name and role in EDA/Semi in the email so KC will know who you are.)
- Gary’s funeral will be in San Jose on Sunday, July 12. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL, please email me in a separate email as:
Subject: attend Gary Smith funeral
My Name:
My email:
Total number coming:
Lori Kate will reply with the exact morning time and exact location of the funeral in San Jose.
On behalf of electronics industry journalists everywhere, my thanks to Gary for his contributions to the industry, and my condolences to the family. And thanks to John Cooley for his support of the family and Gary Smith’s memory.
