George Riches Weeks

George Riches Weeks passed away peacefully December 29, 2003 at his home in Smithfield. He would have been 95 on his next birthday, January 1, 2004. He was born in Smithfield, Utah, the tenth and last child of David John Weeks and Mary Luella Winn Weeks on January 1, 1909. He lived his entire life in Smithfield within one hundred yards of his birthplace. George married Jennie AliceTyra Fitzgerald April 16, 1930 in Logan LDS Temple. Together they raised their family of four sons: Richard Clair Deceased, Stanley, Darwin and Ronald. George was a jack of all trades and a master of all! He worked at Utah State University as Building Maintenance Supervisor and also farmed, where his mastery of skills in all trades became so very important. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many positions throughout the years, such as, Counselor in the YMMIA, Sunday School and Ward Genealogical Presidency; Superintendent of the Sunday School; Priesthood leader and teacher and especially enjoyed being a home teacher with his wife. He was proud to say he sang in the ward choir for approximately 43 years. George was instrumental in developing a Sunday School Library in the Smithfield Third Ward, which General Sunday School Board Members came to investigate and later used as a Library Pilot Program throughout the church. This was the beginning of the Library Program in the church Sunday Schools. He also served in many Stake callings including Young men leader and dance Director. Together with his wife, Alice, they served as the Dance Directors on a Stake, District and Regional level for over 20 years, literally teaching thousands of youth and adults the art of dancing. They served in this capacity until the church discontinued the dance program. He was an Officiator in the Logan Temple for 15 ½ years. George received the Certificate of Merit along with the love of his life, Alice, for their service to Smithfield and surrounding areas in teaching the art and appreciation of dance in conjunction with the National Bicentennial Celebration. He is survived by his wife, Alice and three sons: Stanley Irene Weeks, Pleasant View, Utah; Darwin JoAnn Weeks, San Diego, California and Ronald Louise Weeks, Mapleton, Utah. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Richard Clair Margie Weeks, Clearfield, Utah; three brothers: Asa, Joseph and Lawrence Weeks and six sisters: Cora Aston, Elizabeth Peterson, Valeria Johnson, Melvina Thornley, Luella Simpson and Geneva Higginson. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, January 3, 2004 in the Smithfield 10th Ward Chapel, 345 East 300 South, with Bishop Rick Toolson conducting. Friends and family may call Friday evening, January 2, at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 South Main, Smithfield from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning at the church prior to services from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com .