Estella A. Smith Obituary (1922 - 2009)

Estella A. Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away May 19, 2009 In Salt Lake City, Utah. Stella was born October 22, 1922 in Holden, Utah, the daughter of Cloyde and Gertrude Wood Anderton. She grew up in Richfield, Utah and graduated from Richfield High. She married James Raymond Smith in Preston, Idaho November 7, 1942; the marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple November 22, 1942. Following WWII Ray and Stella made their home in Murray, Utah. They are the parents of Marie Smith, Murray; Anne (Roger) Berky Mesa, Arizona; David R. (Penny), Sandy; Paul J. (Yvonne) Magna; Clyde W, (Linda) Murray; Lee K. (Eally) Holladay; and Alan L. (Tina) Aurora, Colorado. She was active in the Murray Civic Guild, the PTA and served on the Murray Library Board. Her favorite church calling in the LDS Church was coordinator/choirster of the Jr. Sunday School where she served for 28 years. She is survived by her husband, seven children, 20 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild. Her strong values and work ethic shaped the lives of her large family who in turn helped take care of her at the time of her passing. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Heritage Ward, 67 West 6280 South, Murray, Utah. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, Murray, Utah and one hour prior to the service at the Chapel. Burial at Wasatch Lawn, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT. The family extends its deepest thanks to Nurse John Robinson and Miriam Monterroso of LifePath Hospice for their loving care of Mom during the last year of her life.