Background
Smith, Byron Owen was born on July 28, 1916 in Mitchell, South Dakota, United States. Son of Frank B. and Elizabeth (Klosterman) Smith.
Smith, Byron Owen was born on July 28, 1916 in Mitchell, South Dakota, United States. Son of Frank B. and Elizabeth (Klosterman) Smith.
Bachelor of Arts, Stanford, 1937; Juris Doctor, Stanford, 1940.
Associate, Stephens, Jones, Inch & LaFever, Los Angeles, 1940-1941; partner, Stephens, Jones, LaFever & Smith, Los Angeles, 1945-1977; partner, Adams, Duque & Hazeltine, Los Angeles, 1977-1995; of counsel, Adams, Duque & Hazeltine, Los Angeles, 1995-1996; retired, 1996.
Served to commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945, 51. Fellow American College Trust and Estate Counsel. Member California State Club Association (director), president 1974), Southern California Golf Association (Director 1966-1971), EldoradoCountry Club (secretary, director 1970-1972), California Club, Phi Delta Phi, AlphaDelta Phi.
Married Jean Knox Harris, December 20, 1938. Children: Sheryl S. (Mistress Kenneth P. King), Laird W. (deceased), Ryland R., Ford R.