Background
Smith, Thomas Allen was born on June 17, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Dennis Millon and Mary Ellen (Carruthers) Smith.
Smith, Thomas Allen was born on June 17, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Dennis Millon and Mary Ellen (Carruthers) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Purdue University, 1953; Master of Science in Physical Education, Indiana U., 1956; postgraduate, Grand Canyon College, Flagstaff, 1957; postgraduate, Arizona State University, 1960.
Teacher, Glendale (Arizona) High School, 1956-1961; instructor, San Jose (California) City College, 1961-1964; instructor, West Valley College, Saratoga, California, since 1964; seasonal park ranger, Yosemite National Park, 1974-1987; acting director, Santa Clara County Parks, Los Gatos, California, 1986. Chair Castle Rock State Park Advisory, Los Gatos, since 1974.
Active adult leadership training Boy Scouts American, San Jose. With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member Association National Park Rangers, Park Rangers Association California (life, president 1978-1982), California Park & Conservation Association, Wilderness Society, Santa Cruz Mountains National History Association (life, Executive Board 1980-1982), National Park Svc.
Alumni Association (life).
Married Mildred Francis Norman, August 5, 1955. Children: Ray Robert, Kathleen Ann, David Allen, James Norman, Gerald Dennis.