Lester (Les) Smallwood passed on February 22, 2022 after an 18 month battle with MDS. He was born to Lester Smallwood Sr and Lucille (Garrett) Smallwood in Fouke, Arkansas on January 18 ^th , 1934.

Les served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran serving as an aide to the Commanding General in Okinawa, Japan. After leaving the military he moved to Oregon and attended Pacific University graduating with BA’s in both Business and Economics. He married Ellen (Lekberg) on December 27 ^th , 1960, and has two sons he is survived by, Scott and Joel. He is also survived by his wife Ellen, and sisters Esther Clemence, Lena Richardson and Eva LaVerne Smallwood. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brothers Raymond, Jim, and Joe. He is also survived by grandchildren Austin, Erin, Ashlea and Josie.

Although ranching was his primary passion, his entrepreneurial spirit resulted in additional ventures including real estate, professional guiding, and trucking.

Hobbies included fishing, hunting, antiques, and most important to him, his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Madras VFW Post #12141 of which Les was a member.  A celebration will be planned at a later date.