Keith A. Smith

Keith A. Smith

Keith Arthur Smith passed away Monday, March 14, 2011 at his home of natural causes.

He was born and raised in Smithfield, Utah on June 4, 1925, the son of Louis James Smith and Louise Rasmussen.

He married Elizabeth E. Maughan on April 23, 1945. This marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on December 4, 1963.

Keith served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945, and was honorably discharged. He then worked at the Navy Depot eventually retiring from Hill Air Force Base in 1981 after 37 years. After retirement he worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Keith loved hunting, camping and enjoyed many trips to Alaska fishing with his family. He loved sports and gardening. He took great pride in growing the best tomatoes and peas.

Keith was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions over the years. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed their calls and visits.

Keith is survived by his children: Linda Jensen (Larry) of Logan; Joan Waggoner (Thomas) of Syracuse; Dale Smith (Tina) of Wellsville; Robert (deceased) Annette Smith of Wellsville; and Gary Smith of Clearfield. He has 20 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. His siblings: Ida Fridal of Tremonton; Clyde Smith (Ivy) of Idaho Falls, ID; Marjorie Anderson (Robert) of Richmond; Ron Smith (Adriane) of Logan.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elizabeth (Betty), his son Robert (Bob), sisters Neola Anderson and brothers, Leonard, Don and LaVon Smith.

Keith especially enjoyed his friends at the Sizzler in Layton and his family would like to thank them for their kindness and friendship toward our father.

Thanks to Dr. Warren Butler and his staff for their wonderful care of our father.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 18, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Clearfield 9th Ward, 838 E. 600 So. Friends may visit family on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Clearfield Mortuary, 1050 South State Street and Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Wellsville City Cemetery.