Franklin Edward Smith, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away May 16, 2009, at his home in Sandy, Utah, of natural causes related to age. He was 96 years old. Frank was greatly loved by his family and all who knew him. He was a kind man known for his dedication to his family and friends, his generosity and his great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Frank was born in Cache Junction, Utah, on June 24, 1912. He was born to Edward E. and Phebe May Weaver Smith. He moved with his family to Malad, Idaho, in 1922, where he completed grade school and graduated from Malad High School in 1930. He attended the University of Idaho from 1930-35, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry Reserve.
He fell in love with and married his high school sweetheart, Nettie Pierce, on June 29, 1937. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 18, 1957. They had three children, Douglas Pierce Smith, Phyllis Smith and Bruce Lee Smith. He worked for the Idaho Bureau of Highways from 1935-40. Then, Frank's military service took him and his family to many different places. They lived in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Mexico, much of it in conjunction with the Manhattan Project. After his military service, he and his family settled in Boise in 1947, where he worked for the Bureau of Highways and then two construction contractors. In 1949, he began working for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and moved his family to Idaho Falls in 1950, where he continued working at the AEC until 1972; then for Arrington Construction for five years.
He was active in several state and national engineering societies, serving in various offices and as a member of the Idaho Board of Engineering Examiners for over 15 years. He was a Licensed Professional Engineer since 1937.
He was active in the Boy Scout program for over 50 years. He was an Eagle Scout and a Silver Beaver. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions in branches, wards and stakes. He was an officiator at the Idaho Falls Temple for 15 years.
Frank enjoyed being with Nettie, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. He enjoyed genealogical research and telling stories about his pioneer ancestors; he loved "home repair" projects and gardening. He and Nettie had a beautiful rose garden and a lovely vegetable garden and delighted in sharing with neighbors and friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie; a son, Douglas Pierce Smith; a baby daughter, Phyllis; two sisters, LaBlanche and Verrell; and three brothers, John, David and Nathan. He is survived by a son, Bruce and daughter-in-law, Jan Smith, of Murray, Utah; daughter-in-law, Carol Smith of Murray; sister, Beth Hedrick, of Boise, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff and Melissa Smith of Provo, Utah, Liz and Mike Mower of Murray, Utah, David Smith of Murray, Utah, Jennifer and Jeff Crane of Lehi, Utah, Lori and Nate Walnum of Phoenix, Ariz., Sarah and Jason Dunn of Taylorsville, Utah, Robert and Karin Smith of Taylorsville, Utah, Greg Smith of San Salvador, El Salvador, Richard Smith of Taylorsville, Utah, and Alison Smith of Murray, Utah. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS 24th Ward, 1155 First Street. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. There will be an additional viewing from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, May 20, at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State St. in Murray, Utah. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery near Malad under the direction of Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.
Frank was born in Cache Junction, Utah, on June 24, 1912. He was born to Edward E. and Phebe May Weaver Smith. He moved with his family to Malad, Idaho, in 1922, where he completed grade school and graduated from Malad High School in 1930. He attended the University of Idaho from 1930-35, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry Reserve.
He fell in love with and married his high school sweetheart, Nettie Pierce, on June 29, 1937. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 18, 1957. They had three children, Douglas Pierce Smith, Phyllis Smith and Bruce Lee Smith. He worked for the Idaho Bureau of Highways from 1935-40. Then, Frank's military service took him and his family to many different places. They lived in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Mexico, much of it in conjunction with the Manhattan Project. After his military service, he and his family settled in Boise in 1947, where he worked for the Bureau of Highways and then two construction contractors. In 1949, he began working for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and moved his family to Idaho Falls in 1950, where he continued working at the AEC until 1972; then for Arrington Construction for five years.
He was active in several state and national engineering societies, serving in various offices and as a member of the Idaho Board of Engineering Examiners for over 15 years. He was a Licensed Professional Engineer since 1937.
He was active in the Boy Scout program for over 50 years. He was an Eagle Scout and a Silver Beaver. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions in branches, wards and stakes. He was an officiator at the Idaho Falls Temple for 15 years.
Frank enjoyed being with Nettie, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. He enjoyed genealogical research and telling stories about his pioneer ancestors; he loved "home repair" projects and gardening. He and Nettie had a beautiful rose garden and a lovely vegetable garden and delighted in sharing with neighbors and friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie; a son, Douglas Pierce Smith; a baby daughter, Phyllis; two sisters, LaBlanche and Verrell; and three brothers, John, David and Nathan. He is survived by a son, Bruce and daughter-in-law, Jan Smith, of Murray, Utah; daughter-in-law, Carol Smith of Murray; sister, Beth Hedrick, of Boise, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff and Melissa Smith of Provo, Utah, Liz and Mike Mower of Murray, Utah, David Smith of Murray, Utah, Jennifer and Jeff Crane of Lehi, Utah, Lori and Nate Walnum of Phoenix, Ariz., Sarah and Jason Dunn of Taylorsville, Utah, Robert and Karin Smith of Taylorsville, Utah, Greg Smith of San Salvador, El Salvador, Richard Smith of Taylorsville, Utah, and Alison Smith of Murray, Utah. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS 24th Ward, 1155 First Street. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. There will be an additional viewing from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, May 20, at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State St. in Murray, Utah. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery near Malad under the direction of Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.
Franklin Edward Smith, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away May 16, 2009, at his home in Sandy, Utah, of natural causes related to age. He was 96 years old. Frank was greatly loved by his family and all who knew him. He was a kind man known for his dedication to his family and friends, his generosity and his great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Frank was born in Cache Junction, Utah, on June 24, 1912. He was born to Edward E. and Phebe May Weaver Smith. He moved with his family to Malad, Idaho, in 1922, where he completed grade school and graduated from Malad High School in 1930. He attended the University of Idaho from 1930-35, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry Reserve.
He fell in love with and married his high school sweetheart, Nettie Pierce, on June 29, 1937. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 18, 1957. They had three children, Douglas Pierce Smith, Phyllis Smith and Bruce Lee Smith. He worked for the Idaho Bureau of Highways from 1935-40. Then, Frank's military service took him and his family to many different places. They lived in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Mexico, much of it in conjunction with the Manhattan Project. After his military service, he and his family settled in Boise in 1947, where he worked for the Bureau of Highways and then two construction contractors. In 1949, he began working for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and moved his family to Idaho Falls in 1950, where he continued working at the AEC until 1972; then for Arrington Construction for five years.
He was active in several state and national engineering societies, serving in various offices and as a member of the Idaho Board of Engineering Examiners for over 15 years. He was a Licensed Professional Engineer since 1937.
He was active in the Boy Scout program for over 50 years. He was an Eagle Scout and a Silver Beaver. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions in branches, wards and stakes. He was an officiator at the Idaho Falls Temple for 15 years.
Frank enjoyed being with Nettie, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. He enjoyed genealogical research and telling stories about his pioneer ancestors; he loved "home repair" projects and gardening. He and Nettie had a beautiful rose garden and a lovely vegetable garden and delighted in sharing with neighbors and friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie; a son, Douglas Pierce Smith; a baby daughter, Phyllis; two sisters, LaBlanche and Verrell; and three brothers, John, David and Nathan. He is survived by a son, Bruce and daughter-in-law, Jan Smith, of Murray, Utah; daughter-in-law, Carol Smith of Murray; sister, Beth Hedrick, of Boise, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff and Melissa Smith of Provo, Utah, Liz and Mike Mower of Murray, Utah, David Smith of Murray, Utah, Jennifer and Jeff Crane of Lehi, Utah, Lori and Nate Walnum of Phoenix, Ariz., Sarah and Jason Dunn of Taylorsville, Utah, Robert and Karin Smith of Taylorsville, Utah, Greg Smith of San Salvador, El Salvador, Richard Smith of Taylorsville, Utah, and Alison Smith of Murray, Utah. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS 24th Ward, 1155 First Street. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. There will be an additional viewing from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, May 20, at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State St. in Murray, Utah. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery near Malad under the direction of Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.
Frank was born in Cache Junction, Utah, on June 24, 1912. He was born to Edward E. and Phebe May Weaver Smith. He moved with his family to Malad, Idaho, in 1922, where he completed grade school and graduated from Malad High School in 1930. He attended the University of Idaho from 1930-35, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry Reserve.
He fell in love with and married his high school sweetheart, Nettie Pierce, on June 29, 1937. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 18, 1957. They had three children, Douglas Pierce Smith, Phyllis Smith and Bruce Lee Smith. He worked for the Idaho Bureau of Highways from 1935-40. Then, Frank's military service took him and his family to many different places. They lived in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Mexico, much of it in conjunction with the Manhattan Project. After his military service, he and his family settled in Boise in 1947, where he worked for the Bureau of Highways and then two construction contractors. In 1949, he began working for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and moved his family to Idaho Falls in 1950, where he continued working at the AEC until 1972; then for Arrington Construction for five years.
He was active in several state and national engineering societies, serving in various offices and as a member of the Idaho Board of Engineering Examiners for over 15 years. He was a Licensed Professional Engineer since 1937.
He was active in the Boy Scout program for over 50 years. He was an Eagle Scout and a Silver Beaver. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions in branches, wards and stakes. He was an officiator at the Idaho Falls Temple for 15 years.
Frank enjoyed being with Nettie, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. He enjoyed genealogical research and telling stories about his pioneer ancestors; he loved "home repair" projects and gardening. He and Nettie had a beautiful rose garden and a lovely vegetable garden and delighted in sharing with neighbors and friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie; a son, Douglas Pierce Smith; a baby daughter, Phyllis; two sisters, LaBlanche and Verrell; and three brothers, John, David and Nathan. He is survived by a son, Bruce and daughter-in-law, Jan Smith, of Murray, Utah; daughter-in-law, Carol Smith of Murray; sister, Beth Hedrick, of Boise, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff and Melissa Smith of Provo, Utah, Liz and Mike Mower of Murray, Utah, David Smith of Murray, Utah, Jennifer and Jeff Crane of Lehi, Utah, Lori and Nate Walnum of Phoenix, Ariz., Sarah and Jason Dunn of Taylorsville, Utah, Robert and Karin Smith of Taylorsville, Utah, Greg Smith of San Salvador, El Salvador, Richard Smith of Taylorsville, Utah, and Alison Smith of Murray, Utah. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS 24th Ward, 1155 First Street. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. There will be an additional viewing from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, May 20, at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State St. in Murray, Utah. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery near Malad under the direction of Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.
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