Dr. Skipi L. Smoot

Dr. Skipi L. Smoot, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Laguna Niguel on August 19. She is survived by her devoted husband, Lee; her son Ted Lundquist and his wife Kathy; her granddaughter Amber Rose Anderson; and step-son, Matthew Emery Smoot.

Dr. Smoot was a successful owner-operator of two McDonald's restaurants in San Pedro, CA and after moving to Virginia, ran another successful McDonald's in Williamsburg, VA, where she was one of the first female operators on the East Coast.

After selling her McDonald's, she pursued her love of psychology. After degrees from William & Mary, Pepperdine, and CSPP, she had earned her Ph.D., which for the next 30 years she used to become a successful marriage and family psychologist.

She loved music and was a very accomplished singer. She also wrote a psychology book, "Maturation, The Adult Paradigm".

A Celebration of Life Memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, September 12 at 2:00 PM at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo. We suggest casual dress.