Jerald Ben Smith Sr.

SMITHFIELD - On Wednesday, August 6, 2008, our Heavenly Father called His valiant son home. He passed through the veil into the arms of his loving eternal companion Marlene, and he will be dearly missed by everyone whose life he touched.
Jerry was born in Utah on May 6, 1930 to Ruth Elizabeth Robinson and Harold Lynn Smith in Midvale, Utah. He was the second of 5 beloved sons. They shared a love and closeness that will reach into the eternities.
He married Marlene Keele, the love of his life, on February 24, 1953 in Butte, Montana. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on November 12, 1954.
He served in the U.S. Navy in Japan and North Korea, from 1950-1954, during the Korean Conflict.
He worked as an instrument technician at the Butte, Montana Concentrator for 21 years, and retired from Montana Power in Colstrip, Montana in 1994, when he moved to Smithfield, Utah.
Jerry was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in many church assignments, including bishop twice, High Council 11 years, but the one of most importance to him, was that of home teacher, at one time having 19 families at once. He served in the Logan LDS Temple for seven years and made many eternal friends. He loved to serve others.
He was a master carpenter and loved working in his shop. He enjoyed hunting in the great outdoors of Montana. He was an avid fisherman, and he hoped when it was his time to go, the Lord would deem him big enough to keep. Jerry is survived by his seven children, Jerry Jr. Deby Smith, Taylorsville; Jody Smith, Tooele; Rebecca John Hulet, Idaho Falls; Leslie Dennis Jensen, Pleasant View; Lori Steven Prince, Price; Melanie Kent Jensen, Smithfield; Joel Pam Smith, Herriman; 42 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother Bobby Glen Pat Smith, Oregon; and 2 sisters in law; Lorraine Smith, & Idelle Smith, both of Idaho.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Marlene, on June 12, 2006, parents, three brothers; Harold LeRoy, George William, Ray Eugene, a daughter - Nanette, and a grandson - Steven Prince Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Smithfield, Utah, LDS Chapel, 640 N. 200 E., with Bishop Scott Perkes of the 8th ward conducting.
Friends may call on Friday, August 8, 2008 from 6 - 8 pm, at the Smithfield, Utah, LDS Chapel, 640 N. 200 E., and 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at wwwlnelsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.
Special thanks to Hospice for Utah and our angels Diane, Tammy, and Dana.
Dad was a man of great integrity. A wonderful father who taught us gospel principles by the way he lived his life and served others. He led a good life, worked hard, played hard, and served the Lord to the best of his ability. We have many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever! He loved his wife and family. He loved the gospel. He loved people. He loved to draw palm trees with his children and grandchildren as the monkey. To him, monkey means, "I love you". Dad, you're the biggest monkey!!!