Background
Smith, Elvie Lawrence was born on January 8, 1926 in Eatonia, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Harry Burton and Laura Mae (Fullerton) Smith.
Smith, Elvie Lawrence was born on January 8, 1926 in Eatonia, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Harry Burton and Laura Mae (Fullerton) Smith.
Bachelor of Science with great distinction, U. Saskatchewan, 1947; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1949; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Concordia U., 1983; D in Engineering, Carleton U., 1984; D in Engineering, Purdue University, 1987; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Saskatchewan, 1997.
Experimental engineer, National Research Council, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1949-1956; with, Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., since 1957; executive vice president operations, Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., 1978-1980; president, Chief Executive Officer, Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., 1980-1984; chairman, Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., 1984-1994; director, Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., 1970-1996.
Fellow Canada Aeronautics and Space Institute (McCurty award 1976, Communicative Disorders Howe award 1983). Member Aerospace Industries Association Canada (life, chairman 1982-1983), Gatineau Gliding Club.
Married Jacqueline Moy Colleary, December 15, 1956. Children: Ronald, Paul, David, Marguerite.