Howard Hill Smith

Howard Hill Smith died June 25, 2010, at his home in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his family.

He was born 10/16/24 the third son of Winifred Hill and Virgil Howarth Smith. Married Joe Ann Winward (Born 9/27/28). Two Sons: Mark Howard and Wade Hyrum. Two daughters: Christine Ann and Merlyn Winifred.

Howard lived for 30 years in Salt Lake City with his remaining years spent in Bountiful and Washington,UT.

He graduated from South High School, U of U (Marketing and Business), and received an MBA from Northwestern and Standford Universities. He added credits from the Universities of Oklahoma, Washington, San Diego State and Southern California. Extra courses completed in Real Estate Lending, Mortgage Banking, Appraising (CRA), management and Security investments.

He was a past member of SLC & Bountiful Junior Chambers of Commerce, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and National Mortgage Bankers Association of America where he served for over 30 years. Was a member of Utah Mortgage Bankers Association (Past President). He also served as Secretary of ''Days of 47''.

He participated in high school football, basketball, tennis and was awarded "All City Honors" in basketball. He earned two college letters in golf and participated in the NCAA golf tournament at Stanford University. He also played basketball receiving "All Church" designation. He played on the Navy''s championship basketball team.

Howard served in the Naval Air Corps during W.W. II and saw action aboard the CVE carrier #69 at Kassan Bay.

Howard enjoyed pitching and catching softball. Other hobbies included Colorado River "raft" running, fishing, hunting, water skiing and golf. He organized Western River Guides Association and 22 leagues of Bountiful Boys'' Baseball Association. Authored a book "Physician Heal Thyself." He was ordained a High priest and taught each quorum from Deacons to High Priests. He was also involved with Adult Aaronic work and completed an LDS home mission.

Howard was employed by Beneficial Life Insurance Company for over 42 years and retired as the Senior Vice President.

Dad, we will never forget your shiny shoes, your being there for us at our games, our Daddy Dates, graduation, our farewells, homecomings, our plays, recitals, concerts, dance reviews, weddings and the birth of our children. We loved our cabin and trips to Fish Lake, the wonderful Christmases, Thanksgivings, and Easter Egg Hunts, the Halloween fun, and your quick sense of humor. We found great example in the way you loved our mother these 63 years and how you treated your fellow man. You loved our Heavenly Father and served Him diligently. We loved how you found a place in your heart for each and every one of your posterity, all 98 of us! We admired your honesty in your business and your sense of fairness. We are so grateful to have shared your wonderful life.

Howard is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and his son, Mark. He is survived by his wife, three children and a posterity of 98.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m.Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Lindquist''s Bountiful Mortuary 727 N. 400 E. Guests may call from 10:45-11:45 prior to the service. Interment will be at Bountiful City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Fork Training School or Salvation Army. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com