Kay Burgess Smith

Kay Burgess Smith passed away April 23, 2015 in Washington, Utah. He was born June 3, 1926 in Preston, Nevada to Heber Arthur Smith and Lillie Jeffery Burgess Smith. He married Phyllis Lucille Irvine in the Salt Lake temple on June 23, 1950. She passed away on November 29, 1983. He married Gladys Gail Stutz on May 27, 1988 in the Jordan River temple. At the age of four his parents moved from Lund, Nevada to Alpine, Utah where his family farmed, raising chickens and various crops. He graduated from American Fork High School, then enlisted in the Army Infantry serving during WWII in Okinawa. At Geneva Steel he did his apprenticeship as an Electrician. He worked at the Federal Reserve Bank maintaining the electrical system, then promoted to Building Services Manager. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many church positions. As a young man he served in the Northern California mission. In 1995 he and his wife Gail served two missions in Florida in Welfare Services, Employment. His hobby was woodworking and shared his talent by giving away his finished creations to others. Kay is survived by his wife Gail, son, Scott I. Smith, daughters, MaryKay Crownover (Roger), Annette E. Pettersson (David), step-daughters, Sondra Noble, Sherrie N. Lewis (John), DeAnn N. Young, step-son, Chris M. Noble (Lori), 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, brother Curtiss L. Smith (Robbie). He was preceded in death by wife Phyllis, great-grandson, Austin Grand Pettersson, 2 brothers and four sisters. The family would like to thank the Applegate Home Care & Hospice nurses, doctors and staff for their professional care of Kay during his illness. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at West Jordan 2nd ward chapel, 2901 West 9000 South, West Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the service. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., also at the chapel. Internment with Military Honors will take place at Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home 435-986-9100.

Kay Burgess Smith

June 3, 1926 - April 23, 2015