CAROLINE MELLOR SMITH
The dull grey skies of an English November, must have lightened and let the sunshine through when Caroline Mellor Smith was born to Dianah Charlton and Joseph Mellor, in the small village of Rushulme, England. And all of her long life she had this same power to lift up the hearts of the downcast and bring warmth and light into the souls of those who mourned.
In her early girlhood she began to show her concern and love for others; she was always seeking a means whereby she could lend a helping hand and when at 17 she heard the Elders explain the Gospel, her eager mind recognized its truth and the great opportunities it held out to one who desired to live a life of service. It is interesting to note that she was baptised by Thomas X. Smith, her future father-in-law. She left England with the company of Elders, John Donaldson and Ben E. Rich, who had charge of the transportation. In this company were her good friends, the James Cook family. Her solicitude for Sister Cook who was ill, was touching and she took complete charge of her dear friend's young baby all of that long, rough, crowded journey. This friendship, which grew out of hardships shared and obstacles overcome together, lasted all of their lives and has left a bright and tender spot in the hearts of the Cook and Smith children.
The first five years were spent in Logan, Utah where she met and married Fredric Smith January 4, 1883 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah. Theirs was really a love match which lasted undimmed for fifty two years. When he departed this life November 23, 1935, he might have said to her:
"I must go first for just a little while
but I'll watch the angel throngs that pass to find your smile
For I shall wait for you and keep love's light aflame
And when you've come to me, I'll know and speak your name."
When they were called to go to Snake River Valley as a pioneer, one of the original thirteen, in the spring of 1883. Those were hard, bitter years, full of back breaking labor and discouragement. But her faith was a rock in the desert and her shining courage was a challenge to all who heard her cheery words and saw her unfaltering smile.
Their home was small but their hearts were so large that they always had room for someone else--a lonely boy or girl or some settler arriving with nowhere to go. So fragile in build, it is marvelous the service she was able to render.
She was a counselor to the first Relief Society in Rexburg, Idaho. She loved the youth and shared their joys and sorrows. They came to her with their confidences. She would feed them and give solace and relief. She did not brag of her deeds amd kindness.
All of her long life was one of service until ill health compelled her to give up her church callings. From the very earliest days of her life in this valley she was called to minister to the sick and the needy. Her service was singularly sweet and gentle. Her winsome smile brought sunshine and lifted the clouds of worry and care.
She is survived by seven children, 31 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren and six grandsons in the service. Her beautiful life is reflected in their lives.
Their seven children are: Thomas X Smith, Joseph Fred Smith, Elizabeth Smith Thompson, Arial M. Smith, Margaret Smith Driggs, Orson Guy Smith and Emily M. Smith Romish.
-brief sketch of Caroline Mellor Smith given at her funeral
The dull grey skies of an English November, must have lightened and let the sunshine through when Caroline Mellor Smith was born to Dianah Charlton and Joseph Mellor, in the small village of Rushulme, England. And all of her long life she had this same power to lift up the hearts of the downcast and bring warmth and light into the souls of those who mourned.
In her early girlhood she began to show her concern and love for others; she was always seeking a means whereby she could lend a helping hand and when at 17 she heard the Elders explain the Gospel, her eager mind recognized its truth and the great opportunities it held out to one who desired to live a life of service. It is interesting to note that she was baptised by Thomas X. Smith, her future father-in-law. She left England with the company of Elders, John Donaldson and Ben E. Rich, who had charge of the transportation. In this company were her good friends, the James Cook family. Her solicitude for Sister Cook who was ill, was touching and she took complete charge of her dear friend's young baby all of that long, rough, crowded journey. This friendship, which grew out of hardships shared and obstacles overcome together, lasted all of their lives and has left a bright and tender spot in the hearts of the Cook and Smith children.
The first five years were spent in Logan, Utah where she met and married Fredric Smith January 4, 1883 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah. Theirs was really a love match which lasted undimmed for fifty two years. When he departed this life November 23, 1935, he might have said to her:
"I must go first for just a little while
but I'll watch the angel throngs that pass to find your smile
For I shall wait for you and keep love's light aflame
And when you've come to me, I'll know and speak your name."
When they were called to go to Snake River Valley as a pioneer, one of the original thirteen, in the spring of 1883. Those were hard, bitter years, full of back breaking labor and discouragement. But her faith was a rock in the desert and her shining courage was a challenge to all who heard her cheery words and saw her unfaltering smile.
Their home was small but their hearts were so large that they always had room for someone else--a lonely boy or girl or some settler arriving with nowhere to go. So fragile in build, it is marvelous the service she was able to render.
She was a counselor to the first Relief Society in Rexburg, Idaho. She loved the youth and shared their joys and sorrows. They came to her with their confidences. She would feed them and give solace and relief. She did not brag of her deeds amd kindness.
All of her long life was one of service until ill health compelled her to give up her church callings. From the very earliest days of her life in this valley she was called to minister to the sick and the needy. Her service was singularly sweet and gentle. Her winsome smile brought sunshine and lifted the clouds of worry and care.
She is survived by seven children, 31 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren and six grandsons in the service. Her beautiful life is reflected in their lives.
Their seven children are: Thomas X Smith, Joseph Fred Smith, Elizabeth Smith Thompson, Arial M. Smith, Margaret Smith Driggs, Orson Guy Smith and Emily M. Smith Romish.
-brief sketch of Caroline Mellor Smith given at her funeral
CAROLINE MELLOR SMITH
The dull grey skies of an English November, must have lightened and let the sunshine through when Caroline Mellor Smith was born to Dianah Charlton and Joseph Mellor, in the small village of Rushulme, England. And all of her long life she had this same power to lift up the hearts of the downcast and bring warmth and light into the souls of those who mourned.
In her early girlhood she began to show her concern and love for others; she was always seeking a means whereby she could lend a helping hand and when at 17 she heard the Elders explain the Gospel, her eager mind recognized its truth and the great opportunities it held out to one who desired to live a life of service. It is interesting to note that she was baptised by Thomas X. Smith, her future father-in-law. She left England with the company of Elders, John Donaldson and Ben E. Rich, who had charge of the transportation. In this company were her good friends, the James Cook family. Her solicitude for Sister Cook who was ill, was touching and she took complete charge of her dear friend's young baby all of that long, rough, crowded journey. This friendship, which grew out of hardships shared and obstacles overcome together, lasted all of their lives and has left a bright and tender spot in the hearts of the Cook and Smith children.
The first five years were spent in Logan, Utah where she met and married Fredric Smith January 4, 1883 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah. Theirs was really a love match which lasted undimmed for fifty two years. When he departed this life November 23, 1935, he might have said to her:
"I must go first for just a little while
but I'll watch the angel throngs that pass to find your smile
For I shall wait for you and keep love's light aflame
And when you've come to me, I'll know and speak your name."
When they were called to go to Snake River Valley as a pioneer, one of the original thirteen, in the spring of 1883. Those were hard, bitter years, full of back breaking labor and discouragement. But her faith was a rock in the desert and her shining courage was a challenge to all who heard her cheery words and saw her unfaltering smile.
Their home was small but their hearts were so large that they always had room for someone else--a lonely boy or girl or some settler arriving with nowhere to go. So fragile in build, it is marvelous the service she was able to render.
She was a counselor to the first Relief Society in Rexburg, Idaho. She loved the youth and shared their joys and sorrows. They came to her with their confidences. She would feed them and give solace and relief. She did not brag of her deeds amd kindness.
All of her long life was one of service until ill health compelled her to give up her church callings. From the very earliest days of her life in this valley she was called to minister to the sick and the needy. Her service was singularly sweet and gentle. Her winsome smile brought sunshine and lifted the clouds of worry and care.
She is survived by seven children, 31 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren and six grandsons in the service. Her beautiful life is reflected in their lives.
Their seven children are: Thomas X Smith, Joseph Fred Smith, Elizabeth Smith Thompson, Arial M. Smith, Margaret Smith Driggs, Orson Guy Smith and Emily M. Smith Romish.
-brief sketch of Caroline Mellor Smith given at her funeral
The dull grey skies of an English November, must have lightened and let the sunshine through when Caroline Mellor Smith was born to Dianah Charlton and Joseph Mellor, in the small village of Rushulme, England. And all of her long life she had this same power to lift up the hearts of the downcast and bring warmth and light into the souls of those who mourned.
In her early girlhood she began to show her concern and love for others; she was always seeking a means whereby she could lend a helping hand and when at 17 she heard the Elders explain the Gospel, her eager mind recognized its truth and the great opportunities it held out to one who desired to live a life of service. It is interesting to note that she was baptised by Thomas X. Smith, her future father-in-law. She left England with the company of Elders, John Donaldson and Ben E. Rich, who had charge of the transportation. In this company were her good friends, the James Cook family. Her solicitude for Sister Cook who was ill, was touching and she took complete charge of her dear friend's young baby all of that long, rough, crowded journey. This friendship, which grew out of hardships shared and obstacles overcome together, lasted all of their lives and has left a bright and tender spot in the hearts of the Cook and Smith children.
The first five years were spent in Logan, Utah where she met and married Fredric Smith January 4, 1883 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah. Theirs was really a love match which lasted undimmed for fifty two years. When he departed this life November 23, 1935, he might have said to her:
"I must go first for just a little while
but I'll watch the angel throngs that pass to find your smile
For I shall wait for you and keep love's light aflame
And when you've come to me, I'll know and speak your name."
When they were called to go to Snake River Valley as a pioneer, one of the original thirteen, in the spring of 1883. Those were hard, bitter years, full of back breaking labor and discouragement. But her faith was a rock in the desert and her shining courage was a challenge to all who heard her cheery words and saw her unfaltering smile.
Their home was small but their hearts were so large that they always had room for someone else--a lonely boy or girl or some settler arriving with nowhere to go. So fragile in build, it is marvelous the service she was able to render.
She was a counselor to the first Relief Society in Rexburg, Idaho. She loved the youth and shared their joys and sorrows. They came to her with their confidences. She would feed them and give solace and relief. She did not brag of her deeds amd kindness.
All of her long life was one of service until ill health compelled her to give up her church callings. From the very earliest days of her life in this valley she was called to minister to the sick and the needy. Her service was singularly sweet and gentle. Her winsome smile brought sunshine and lifted the clouds of worry and care.
She is survived by seven children, 31 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren and six grandsons in the service. Her beautiful life is reflected in their lives.
Their seven children are: Thomas X Smith, Joseph Fred Smith, Elizabeth Smith Thompson, Arial M. Smith, Margaret Smith Driggs, Orson Guy Smith and Emily M. Smith Romish.
-brief sketch of Caroline Mellor Smith given at her funeral
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