Spouse: Steven Winn Smith
Parents: Wesley "Buzz" and Carolynn Burt
Obit:
Jenny Lee Smith, 59, passed away on November 27, 2014, following a short illness. She lived a full life, filled with adventure, travel to exotic places, with many enduring friends and a loving family.
Jenny was born September 2, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest of four children to Wesley "Buzz" and Carolynn Burt. Starting in high school and continuing for many years, she worked and managed the family-owned restaurant, Scott's Drive Inn, in West Valley City, Utah. She developed lasting relationships with co-workers and customers who appreciated the dedication and sense of humor that she brought to work every day. More than anything, she loved the time spent with her dad while the two worked together.
In 1975, Jenny had the first of her two children. Her oldest son, Cory Sinclair, lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and two children. Her youngest son, Casey Buzz Sinclair, tragically passed away shortly after his first birthday in 1981. For many years, Jenny raised her children while unselfishly working multiple jobs to provide for her family.
Jenny met the love of her life, Steve Smith, in 1987. They married almost immediately and spent twenty-seven years together. During the first years of their marriage they lived in Wisconsin, Illinois and Utah. In 1991, they moved to Poway, California, and made it their home. Jenny loved California, walking on the beach for hours on end.
Jenny worked for many years as a travel agent at Protravel International in Rancho Bernardo, forming lifelong friendships with many of her coworkers. It also allowed her to pursue her passion for travel. She was able to visit some of the most exotic places on earth: Africa, Australia, Russia, China, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and many countries in Europe. Even in the last weeks of her life she traveled along the Oregon coast exploring the giant redwoods, along with her husband and father, her two favorite traveling companions. She was affectionately known to squeeze any animal that came within her grasp, from kangaroos, to monkeys, to giant lizards. It's a wonder that she died with all her fingers intact.
In 2005 Jenny was delighted to become a grandmother. She would play for hours with her two grandchildren, Adam 9 and Violet 3. But her love of children was not limited to her own; she befriended any child that came across her path, from friends, relatives, and coworkers. They were all welcomed with open arms, love, and hours of play.
Her last years were made more difficult by medical conditions that slowed her physically, but her spirit remained unshaken. Her friends and family will miss her optimism and lasting beauty. She was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Jenny passed away at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California, after struggling against pneumonia for several weeks.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Winn Smith; son, Cory Dayle Sinclair; father, Wesley "Buzz" Burt; sister, Christina Lynn Jackman; brother, Patrick Nolan Burt; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Casey Buzz Sinclair; mother, Carolynn Burt; and brother, Wesley J. Burt.
A viewing and gathering will be held for Jenny's friends at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She will be interred at the Valley View Memorial Park in West Valley City, Utah, in her family's resting area. Published in the Pomerado News on Dec. 4, 2014.
Parents: Wesley "Buzz" and Carolynn Burt
Obit:
Jenny Lee Smith, 59, passed away on November 27, 2014, following a short illness. She lived a full life, filled with adventure, travel to exotic places, with many enduring friends and a loving family.
Jenny was born September 2, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest of four children to Wesley "Buzz" and Carolynn Burt. Starting in high school and continuing for many years, she worked and managed the family-owned restaurant, Scott's Drive Inn, in West Valley City, Utah. She developed lasting relationships with co-workers and customers who appreciated the dedication and sense of humor that she brought to work every day. More than anything, she loved the time spent with her dad while the two worked together.
In 1975, Jenny had the first of her two children. Her oldest son, Cory Sinclair, lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and two children. Her youngest son, Casey Buzz Sinclair, tragically passed away shortly after his first birthday in 1981. For many years, Jenny raised her children while unselfishly working multiple jobs to provide for her family.
Jenny met the love of her life, Steve Smith, in 1987. They married almost immediately and spent twenty-seven years together. During the first years of their marriage they lived in Wisconsin, Illinois and Utah. In 1991, they moved to Poway, California, and made it their home. Jenny loved California, walking on the beach for hours on end.
Jenny worked for many years as a travel agent at Protravel International in Rancho Bernardo, forming lifelong friendships with many of her coworkers. It also allowed her to pursue her passion for travel. She was able to visit some of the most exotic places on earth: Africa, Australia, Russia, China, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and many countries in Europe. Even in the last weeks of her life she traveled along the Oregon coast exploring the giant redwoods, along with her husband and father, her two favorite traveling companions. She was affectionately known to squeeze any animal that came within her grasp, from kangaroos, to monkeys, to giant lizards. It's a wonder that she died with all her fingers intact.
In 2005 Jenny was delighted to become a grandmother. She would play for hours with her two grandchildren, Adam 9 and Violet 3. But her love of children was not limited to her own; she befriended any child that came across her path, from friends, relatives, and coworkers. They were all welcomed with open arms, love, and hours of play.
Her last years were made more difficult by medical conditions that slowed her physically, but her spirit remained unshaken. Her friends and family will miss her optimism and lasting beauty. She was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Jenny passed away at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California, after struggling against pneumonia for several weeks.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Winn Smith; son, Cory Dayle Sinclair; father, Wesley "Buzz" Burt; sister, Christina Lynn Jackman; brother, Patrick Nolan Burt; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Casey Buzz Sinclair; mother, Carolynn Burt; and brother, Wesley J. Burt.
A viewing and gathering will be held for Jenny's friends at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She will be interred at the Valley View Memorial Park in West Valley City, Utah, in her family's resting area. Published in the Pomerado News on Dec. 4, 2014.
Spouse: Steven Winn Smith
Parents: Wesley "Buzz" and Carolynn Burt
Obit:
Jenny Lee Smith, 59, passed away on November 27, 2014, following a short illness. She lived a full life, filled with adventure, travel to exotic places, with many enduring friends and a loving family.
Jenny was born September 2, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest of four children to Wesley "Buzz" and Carolynn Burt. Starting in high school and continuing for many years, she worked and managed the family-owned restaurant, Scott's Drive Inn, in West Valley City, Utah. She developed lasting relationships with co-workers and customers who appreciated the dedication and sense of humor that she brought to work every day. More than anything, she loved the time spent with her dad while the two worked together.
In 1975, Jenny had the first of her two children. Her oldest son, Cory Sinclair, lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and two children. Her youngest son, Casey Buzz Sinclair, tragically passed away shortly after his first birthday in 1981. For many years, Jenny raised her children while unselfishly working multiple jobs to provide for her family.
Jenny met the love of her life, Steve Smith, in 1987. They married almost immediately and spent twenty-seven years together. During the first years of their marriage they lived in Wisconsin, Illinois and Utah. In 1991, they moved to Poway, California, and made it their home. Jenny loved California, walking on the beach for hours on end.
Jenny worked for many years as a travel agent at Protravel International in Rancho Bernardo, forming lifelong friendships with many of her coworkers. It also allowed her to pursue her passion for travel. She was able to visit some of the most exotic places on earth: Africa, Australia, Russia, China, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and many countries in Europe. Even in the last weeks of her life she traveled along the Oregon coast exploring the giant redwoods, along with her husband and father, her two favorite traveling companions. She was affectionately known to squeeze any animal that came within her grasp, from kangaroos, to monkeys, to giant lizards. It's a wonder that she died with all her fingers intact.
In 2005 Jenny was delighted to become a grandmother. She would play for hours with her two grandchildren, Adam 9 and Violet 3. But her love of children was not limited to her own; she befriended any child that came across her path, from friends, relatives, and coworkers. They were all welcomed with open arms, love, and hours of play.
Her last years were made more difficult by medical conditions that slowed her physically, but her spirit remained unshaken. Her friends and family will miss her optimism and lasting beauty. She was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Jenny passed away at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California, after struggling against pneumonia for several weeks.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Winn Smith; son, Cory Dayle Sinclair; father, Wesley "Buzz" Burt; sister, Christina Lynn Jackman; brother, Patrick Nolan Burt; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Casey Buzz Sinclair; mother, Carolynn Burt; and brother, Wesley J. Burt.
A viewing and gathering will be held for Jenny's friends at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She will be interred at the Valley View Memorial Park in West Valley City, Utah, in her family's resting area. Published in the Pomerado News on Dec. 4, 2014.
Parents: Wesley "Buzz" and Carolynn Burt
Obit:
Jenny Lee Smith, 59, passed away on November 27, 2014, following a short illness. She lived a full life, filled with adventure, travel to exotic places, with many enduring friends and a loving family.
Jenny was born September 2, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest of four children to Wesley "Buzz" and Carolynn Burt. Starting in high school and continuing for many years, she worked and managed the family-owned restaurant, Scott's Drive Inn, in West Valley City, Utah. She developed lasting relationships with co-workers and customers who appreciated the dedication and sense of humor that she brought to work every day. More than anything, she loved the time spent with her dad while the two worked together.
In 1975, Jenny had the first of her two children. Her oldest son, Cory Sinclair, lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and two children. Her youngest son, Casey Buzz Sinclair, tragically passed away shortly after his first birthday in 1981. For many years, Jenny raised her children while unselfishly working multiple jobs to provide for her family.
Jenny met the love of her life, Steve Smith, in 1987. They married almost immediately and spent twenty-seven years together. During the first years of their marriage they lived in Wisconsin, Illinois and Utah. In 1991, they moved to Poway, California, and made it their home. Jenny loved California, walking on the beach for hours on end.
Jenny worked for many years as a travel agent at Protravel International in Rancho Bernardo, forming lifelong friendships with many of her coworkers. It also allowed her to pursue her passion for travel. She was able to visit some of the most exotic places on earth: Africa, Australia, Russia, China, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and many countries in Europe. Even in the last weeks of her life she traveled along the Oregon coast exploring the giant redwoods, along with her husband and father, her two favorite traveling companions. She was affectionately known to squeeze any animal that came within her grasp, from kangaroos, to monkeys, to giant lizards. It's a wonder that she died with all her fingers intact.
In 2005 Jenny was delighted to become a grandmother. She would play for hours with her two grandchildren, Adam 9 and Violet 3. But her love of children was not limited to her own; she befriended any child that came across her path, from friends, relatives, and coworkers. They were all welcomed with open arms, love, and hours of play.
Her last years were made more difficult by medical conditions that slowed her physically, but her spirit remained unshaken. Her friends and family will miss her optimism and lasting beauty. She was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Jenny passed away at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California, after struggling against pneumonia for several weeks.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Winn Smith; son, Cory Dayle Sinclair; father, Wesley "Buzz" Burt; sister, Christina Lynn Jackman; brother, Patrick Nolan Burt; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Casey Buzz Sinclair; mother, Carolynn Burt; and brother, Wesley J. Burt.
A viewing and gathering will be held for Jenny's friends at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She will be interred at the Valley View Memorial Park in West Valley City, Utah, in her family's resting area. Published in the Pomerado News on Dec. 4, 2014.
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