James Smith

James W. Smith Jim Taylorsville, Utah - James Waldo Smith passed away January 1, 2009 in Murray, Utah of injuries from a traffic accident. Jim was born July 12, 1931 in Bennion, Utah to Farres and Leone George Smith. He learned hard work at an early age helping his father in their nursery business. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He met his wife, Geraldine Smith, while she was attending nursing school and he worked at Kennecott Copper. They were married May 16, 1957 in the Salt Lake Temple. Jim graduated from barber college and always held a valid barbers license. He was a charter member of the Radio Emergency Action Communication Team (REACT) for 30 years, serving as president and vice president, making life-long friends along the way. He served as a missionary in the Great Lakes Mission and as a member of the LDS Church served in several positions in the Bennion wards. He often volunteered at the Bishop Storehouse Cannery. His love of Cub Scouting and his winning legacy of pinewood derby cars, brought him a great amount of joy. He is well known for serving the community as a school crossing guard for the City of Taylorsville. Great joy was shared by him and the students as he greeted and joked with them each day. He was happiest spending time helping others in need. He is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Geraldine Smith; children: Keith (Susan) Smith, Lacy, WA; Lisa Smith, Taylorsville; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Merrill Smith, Kearns. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Dean and Carvell; sister, Arlene Peterson. He leaves behind many dear friends and associates whom he thought dearly of. Funeral services will be held, Thursday, January 8, 2009, 12:00 noon at the Bennion 2nd Ward, 6100 South Kamas Drive (2480 W.), Taylorsville, Utah. Friends may call Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Thursday at the church, 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Centerville City Cemetery, 700 East 400 South, Centerville, UT.