Verland Evans Smith
“Bon Voyage”
Our Verland embarked on her final adventure September 11, 2004 and died as she lived – suitcase packed with plans to visit family in southern Utah.
Born June 19, 1910 in Lehi, Utah to Edith and Sylvester Evans, Verland graduated from Lehi High School with honors. She attended Heneger School of Business and was employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Myton, Utah where she fell in love with her lifelong sweetheart, Emory C. Smith, who caught her eye because he wore a starched white shirt to the dance. The two worked hand in hand for over 50 years, sharing the responsibilities of operating a thriving family livestock enterprise in northeastern Utah. In addition to her work at the ranch, she held prominent positions at the local and national levels of the Women’s Woolgrowers Auxiliary, including president of the national organization. She was one of the founders of the “Make it Yourself With Wool Contest,” and she wrote radio plays for the National Woolgrowers.
As work on the ranch wound down, Verland had more time to pursue other talents and interests. At the age of 50 she began traveling the world, and she explored every continent but Antarctica and South America. One of her favorite trips was a cruise down the Nile River in Egypt. At 55, she took up painting with oils and watercolors and eventually exhibited 50 of her favorite works in a Park City gallery.
Verland lived a physically active life. She loved to golf and was a member of the Fort Douglas-Hidden Valley Country Club. She participated in a bowling league and enjoyed brisk daily walks through her neighborhood. She was swimming the day before she died.
She was a fearless woman who lived her life to the fullest and never sweated the small stuff. She was as proud of her family and their accomplishments as we are of hers. In her 80th year, she went up in a hot air balloon and hit a hole-in-one on the golf course. She enjoyed reading, playing bridge, cooking, and treating her friends and family to parties in her lovely home.
Verland is survived by her sister, Karma Whimpey; brothers Dick, Keith, and Sterling Evans; children Sidney (Gary) Creer of St. George, Utah; Allan (Shirley) Smith of Roosevelt, Utah; Mac (Mary) Smith of Hanford, California; and Lee (Sally) Smith of Salt Lake City, Utah; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
We will celebrate her life Thursday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South in Salt Lake City, where friends may call from 9:30 a.m. prior to services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Salt Lake chapter of the Assistance League, 2060 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Verland & Emory Anniversary Pictures
Verland & Emory 50th Anniversary
Verland & Emory 40th Anniversary
Verland 40th Anniversary PartyThursday, February 18, 2010
Sylvester Evans and Mary Ann Edith Smith
Verland Edith Evans Smith's Parents
Sylvester Evans and Mary Ann Edith Smith Evans
50th Wedding Celebration
Jacob Stephenson Beck & Elizabeth Healey Beck
Jacob Stephenson Beck and Elizabeth Healey BeckEmory's Maternal Grandparents
Emory's Grandparents, Mary Blanche Beck's Parents
Emory's Grandmother
Emory's Grandfather
Emory's Great Grandmother
Emory's Great Grandfather
Emory's Great Great Grandmother
Emory's Great Great GrandfatherTuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Verland Edith Evans Smith
Verland at the Summer Olympics 1932
Verland's 80th Birthday Balloon Ride
Entertaining at the Ranch
Verland - 1950
Richard Lewis Stewart's Obituary
Emory Clarence Smith's Brother in Law
Richard L. Stewart 1919 ~ 2010Richard Lewis Stewart, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2010 from natural causes, only 12 hours after the funeral services of his beloved wife. He will leave a large void in the lives of his family and friends. Richard was born on July 14, 1919 to Margaret Gladys Anderson and Orem Henry Stewart in Salt Lake City, Utah and married Phyllis Louise Smith on January 2, 1940. They were in love for 75 years, celebrating their 70th anniversary this past January. A graduate of Cypress High School in Magna, Utah, he was student body president of the Class of 1937. Richard attended Woodbury Business College in Los Angeles, CA where he majored in business administration. Later, he began employment with the Utah Copper Company in 1936 and ended employment with Kennecott Copper Corporation on April 30, 1960 as the assistant director of public relations. When he left Kennecott Copper, he took a position as an insurance agent with the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States until he retired. Dick was active in various civic affiliations: membership chairman of the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce, Salt Lake Exchange Club, United Fund, Junior Achievement Program, American Field Services (foreign exchange students), and New Horizons Mental Health Organization. Other memberships included the Fort Douglas Hidden Valley Country Club and the University Club. Outside interests were tennis, golf, fishing, and figure skating. A veteran, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the LDS church. His legendary sense of humor and quick wit provided levity for family and friends up to his final hour. With his extraordinary memory, he entertained all in his presence with his skillful storytelling. The greater community lost a treasure trove of oral history about the greater Salt Lake Valley, especially downtown Salt Lake and the Garfield-Magna area. He had a vast knowledge of the early days of the Utah Copper Company and the operations and personnel of Kennecott Copper at the mine, mill, and smelter up to the 1960's. Richard is survived by his son, Richard Scott Stewart (wife Barbara) of Porterville, California, and a daughter, Leslie Stewart Elliott of Costa Rica; three grandchildren, Paul Lewis Stewart (wife Carole), Amy Stewart Weber (husband Tony), and Joshua David Knudson (wife Rocio), and seven great-grand-children. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Pauline Richardson, his loving wife Phyllis Smith Stewart and a daughter, Martha Louise Stewart. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn located at 2350 East 1300 South in Salt Lake City. Friends may call at the mortuary from 11:45 to 12:45 before the service. Following the service, interment will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery at 1342 East 500 South, Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Turn Community Services.
Mornoi Alma Smith
Emory Clarence Smith's Father
M.A. Smith
Moroni Alma Smith
M.A. & Silver Bell
M. A. Smith 1946
M.A. Smith - 1940
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