In Loving Memory of Dr. Anne Mette Smeenk 💙💛
It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our dear friend and fellow Rotarian, Dr. Anne Mette Smeenk, over the weekend.
Anne Mette was a cherished member of Kelso Rotary for 21 years, and her commitment to Service Above Self touched nearly every part of our club. She was our current Rotary Foundation Chair, served on the Lights in the Park Committee, volunteered in the food wagon, worked on International Projects, was Vocational & Literacy Chair, was on the Uganda Malnutrition team, and many, many more. she also generously sponsored many of our events, and was a Paul Harris Fellow +8.
But those titles only begin to describe what Anne Mette meant to us. She gave generously of her time, her resources, and most importantly, herself. Whether she was supporting the Kelso Rotary Club, the Rotary Foundation, working with fellow Rotarians on one event or another, working alongside her husband Kevin at a Longview Early Edition Rotary event, or simply sharing her warmth and friendship, Anne Mette made our club and our community better.
Her dedication to others extended far beyond Rotary. As a pediatrician at Child & Adolescent Clinic in Longview, she cared for generations of children and families in our community.
We are heartbroken by this tremendous loss. Our thoughts are with Anne Mette’s family, friends, colleagues, patients, and all those whose lives she touched.
Thank you, Anne Mette, for 21 years of friendship, generosity, and Service Above Self. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered. 💙💛
