Melani Anne Smith, 49, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 15, 2017, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Melani was born Dec. 14, 1967, in Longview, Texas, to Allen Lee Jensen and Gwynda Anne Lindsey Jensen. She grew up in Lyman, Wyoming, where she graduated from Lyman High School as valedictorian of her class. She also attended Ricks College, now BYU-Idaho, and earned her bachelor's degree in speech and language pathology from BYU in Provo.
On Aug. 5, 1988, she married Randy G Smith in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They were blessed with four children: Lindsey, Jacqueline, Mitchell, and Brooklyn. Melani and Randy made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Melani served in many callings. She especially loved working with the primary children and the young women. She was brave, she believed in hard work, and she never shied away from a challenge. She constantly served her friends and neighbors out of genuine goodness and love. Melani's fun-loving personality made everything more beautiful, and she truly treasured the time she spent with her family in the outdoors. Her favorite hobbies included gardening, running, camping, hiking, snowskiing and waterskiing. She always said life was better at the lake.
Melani is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Randy Smith, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughter Lindsey (Sam) Pulliam, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; grandsons Roman and Silas Pulliam; daughter Jacqueline Smith, of Provo, Utah: son Mitchell Smith, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughter Brooklyn Smith, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; brother Shane (Denise) Jensen, of Santa Clara, Utah; brother Jon Jensen, of New York, New York; and in-laws, Garry and Sharon Smith, of Rexburg, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Benjamin Jensen, and her sister-in-law Hollie Jensen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the Idaho Falls LDS Taylor Mountain Stake Center, 260 Castlerock Lane, with Bishop Emilio Escalona officiating. The family will visit with friends and relatives Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Sutton Cemetery.
Melani's family would like to thank their friends and family and the medical professionals who cared for her in her last days, for their incredible support and service. As her own last act of service, Melani was able to donate her body's vital organs to those in need of transplants.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
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I am very sorry for your loss. My prayer is that in days to come you continue finding comfort from those who will always love and support you. (Matthew 5:4)
Christine
June 28, 2017
Dear Dr. Randy and Lindsey,
I am saddened to read about your dear wife and mother's passing. I will cherish the memories of being your 4th grade teacher, Lindsey, and the beautiful charm bracelet from your family. I am thankful for the support and friendship that your family offered as room parents. I remember how cute you looked when your mother crimped your hair, Lindsey. You also drew one of the most charming pictures ever that is still etched in my mind. Your family will remain one of my favorites. My prayers and fond memories will go before you. May Jesus become more real to you with each passing day and comfort you with His peace. Melanie was just one special person and mother.
With love, Glenda Berggren
Glenda Berggren
Teacher
June 24, 2017
My condolences for your loss. May God soften your grief during this difficult time. Please be comforted in knowing how precious your loved one is in God's eyes. Psalms 116:15
June 23, 2017
We are SO sorry for your loss. Melani was truly a beautiful and kind person.
Jonathan & Cathering Black
June 22, 2017
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