Shirley Smith

SHIRLEY SMITH Click here to view Shirley's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Shirley Jean Smith, 80, of Idaho Falls, died May 23, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born July 23, 1929, in Ogden, Utah, to Theodore William Banford and Thelma Elizabeth Byrne Banford. Her mother later married Vern P. Arnold. Shirley attended schools in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High School. She married George L. Smith on March 26, 1948, in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in 1952 in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. Shirley was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings. Shirley enjoyed cooking and sewing, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include: Husband: George L. Smith, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Cheryl (Paul) Olsen, Ucon, ID Daughter: Linda (Mike) Howard, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Brian (Laura) Smith, Orem, UT Son: Brent (Terri) Smith, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Bruce (Carie) Smith, Idaho Falls, ID 26 Grandchildren and 42 Great Grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leland Vern Arnold; grandson, Jerry Olsen; and great grandson, Ethan Howard. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Idaho Falls LDS Pioneer Ward, 2020 South Charlotte Drive, with Bishop Todd A. Shepherd officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and on Thursday from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Adeana Stosich Dear George & Family, I am so so sorry to hear about Shirley and am sad that I will not be home for her funeral. I am in Las Vegas tending grandchildren, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will see you when I get home. Love, Adeana Kevin Jackson KJ1@Netscape.com Please accept my deepest sympathy for I too know the pain of losing someone you love. May you find comfort as I have in knowing that our loving heavenly Father Jehovah promises us that very soon, all those in the 'memorial tombs' will hear the voice of his son Jesus and 'come out' by means of the resurrection. (John 5:28,29) RoseMarie Peterson My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May the wonderful memories shine through the tears and be a remembrance of what a special lady she was. RODGER AND CAROL JENSEN My gosh. We were shocked to learn about shirley's passing. Please know we care and express our thoughts of sympathy to all of you at this tender time. Remember memories are the legacy of love. May you all feel a comfort and peace within and know heavenly Father will bless you and help you endure and carry on. stay close to each other and help each other through your loss. Love and time will help heal your hearts, the storm will end and the sun and rainbows will appear. Love, Rodge r and Carol Jensen