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Stanley Smoot Obituary
1930 ~ 2012
Stanley Smoot peacefully completed his earthly experience at home surrounded by his wife, Mary Ellen, seven children, and grandchildren on January 15, 2012 at the age of 81.
Dear Dad and Grandpa,
Thank you for your tireless and enthusiastic support in all our activities and endeavors. Our confidence has soared always knowing you were there as our biggest fan. You saw greatness in us even when we did not see it in ourselves. Your insatiable desire to teach, lift, lead and love has elevated those around you to greater heights.
Never was your loving encouragement more evident than in your matchless love and support of our dear mother, your eternal companion.
You have always treasured first and foremost being a husband and father. Your hard work and integrity have eased our travels and opened endless doors of opportunity. Your life has been one of cherishing others and we have been the beneficiaries. For us you stood at the crossroads, year after year, child after child, lovingly directing us toward happiness and peace. Thank you for honoring the Lord's Holy Priesthood and never wavering, leaving a clear path for us to follow.
Born to Edgar Stubbs Smoot and Dora Millard Smoot on September 23, 1930, raised in Centerville, Utah, on Smoot Dairy Farm.
Graduated from Davis High School, served an LDS mission in the Hawaiian Islands, Married his high school sweetheart Mary Ellen Wood, He was drafted in to the Korean War and was chosen to play on the Army baseball team. Graduated from the University of Utah where he played and coached baseball.
Among his professional accomplishments, he served as Davis County Commissioner, State and National President of the County Officials Association and owned Smoot Real Estate and Development which successfully developed many communities in South Davis County.
His community service among others included being a lifelong scouter, serving on the Great Salt Lake Council and being awarded the Silver Beaver.
He loved serving in the church and his most recent callings included Stake President, Mission President, Regional Representative, and Director of Church Hosting.
Survived by his beloved Mary Ellen Wood Smoot his eternal companion and his seven children Stana (Scott) Kjar, Steven (Kathy) Smoot, Sharman (Laura) Smoot, Shauna (Lester) Essig, Shane (Stacey) Smoot, Scott (Denise) Smoot, Shandell (Heidi) Smoot and 51 wonderful grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren. His siblings Calvin (Jone) Smoot, Caroldyn (Dick) Francs and Doriene (Jim) Knight.
Preceded in death by his Parents, Edgar Stubbs and Dora Millard Smoot, his older brother Harold Edgar Smoot, great granddaughter Lily Runyan, great grandson Bennett Scott Wilkinson.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Centerville North Stake Center, 1450 North Main, where a viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Friday morning 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. prior to services under the direction of Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary. Interment-Centerville City Cemetery.
Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to:
The Stanley M Smoot and Mary Ellen Smoot Endowed Scholarship
Brigham Young University - Idaho
c/o LDS Philanthropies
Kimball #220
Rexburg, Idaho 83460-1655
Appreciation to family and friends that have assisted with his care and aided in his peaceful passing.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Smoot
Fred Ball
February 14, 2012
Joyce and I have been in Palm Springs for the winter and just heard about the death of our dear friend, Stan. He was a very important part of our life and we learned to have great love and respect for Stan and Mary Ellen. We will always have fond memories of our association. Fred & Joyce Ball
Michael Norton
January 25, 2012
I enjoyed playing basketball and other sports with "Brother Stan" and his brother Cal. As my bishop, he called me to serve as a missionary in Brazil, which became one of the highlights of my life. He was competitive but kind, friendly and fun, diligent and dedicated, happy and humble. So many good memories!
Lory Newman
January 21, 2012
I have many memories of working for the Smoots in 1990. I remember Shandell coming home from his mission and I see the resemblance with his father's younger obituary photo. I know Stan Smoot loved Centerville, the gospel of Jesus Christ, he was proud of his family, cared for and loved his wife, he loved people and talking to them. He was happy about his time spent in Ohio as a Mission President. He would talk about the growth in Centerville and how far we could go east and hit the mountains and he could walk to the lake in 7 minutes from his backyard and be downtown to Temple Square in just minutes. I remember when the "idea" of Eaglewood was being talked about and that area of land was over a little fence at the end of the road. I see the beautiful homes and developments that have been built in this area because of his vision and hard work. A life well lived. A wonderful wife in Mary Ellen and an impressive legacy for the Stan and Mary Ellen Smoot family.
Thoughts and prayers for you. Cherish your memories and the Patriarch you were all blessed to have!
January 20, 2012
June and I share your loss and send our love. We so much enjoyed being in your presence.
Gerald and June Allred.
January 20, 2012
I first met Stan many years ago when he was my seminary teacher at Bountiful High School, and I have admired and loved him ever since. He was an amazing seminary teacher. He loved the gospel and Jesus Christ, and we all knew it. And that love grew and expanded into remarkable public service to his church and community. He was a visionary leader to both Davis County and the business community. John and I feel privileged to have known Stan, and even more privileged to have worked with him and Smoot family members in the Eagle Point project. We extend our love and prayers during this challenging time, but we know our future reunion will be joyous, particularly for you.
With condolences,
Sheryl Allen and John Allen
Kai Hintze
January 20, 2012
Dear Smoot Family,
You are a wonderful family and a great example to each of us. We love your father and his kindness. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Spencer Merrill
January 20, 2012
I was sorry to hear of President Smoot's passing. Sister Smoot, you and President welcomed me into the Ohio Akron mission and taught me what it meant to be a full-time missionary. I have such wonderful memories of the love you two had for all of us. May the Lord be with and bless your wonderful family during this time as you reflect upon the great legacy that has been left to you.
All my love, Elder Spencer Merrill
January 20, 2012
Dear Mary Ellen and family,
You are such a special family I know you will be blessed with peace and joy at this time. I have the flu and can't come to the funeral. I'm so sorry!!! May you all be blessed with wonderful memories and his spirit. Sis. Beth Lawrence (Jerry would wish you the best too)
Annette P Judd
January 19, 2012
Stan's sweet nature and always ready smile will be missed.
Julie Merrill
January 19, 2012
Dear Mary Ellen, I'm so sorry about Stan's death. I pray that you will have peace. It takes time but the Savior can lift the pain as you move forward to serve.
Adina Book
January 19, 2012
Our condolences to the Smoot family. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Todd Udall
January 19, 2012
Sister Smoot and family,
President Smoot was an outstanding mission president. His energy and excitement, especially for planning, was contagious. His spirit penetrated the Ohio Columbus Mission. He had such a profound impact upon the lives of the missionaries in which he presided. Of course he couldn't have done so without you, his beloved eternal companion by his side. Thanks for sharing this man with us missionaries. Tom and I will always remember our times in the mission home as we served together. Our spoils consisted of some of your meals--definitely more than any other missionary in the mission field as we lived in the basement of the mission home for our three months of service together. Thanks. Love, Todd Udall
Shandell, my twin brother, Tom, and I sure enjoyed our gospel discussions with you. We loved our times together. Fond memories!
The Lord's eternal plan gives us hope knowing we haven't seen the last of this wonderful man! Sympathies.
Conni Madsen
January 19, 2012
Dear Smoot Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father and husband. May you all feel comfort and love from above at this time. We send our sympathy to you all.
Chuck and Conni Madsen
Sylvia Jutila
January 18, 2012
I was so sorry to hear the news. Stan was Bishop of the Centerville Second Ward and married my husband George and me 53 1/2 years ago. He did a good job, we have had a wonderful marriage. Our family (Marlow and Leone Fisher and children) always thought of the Smoots as family and have many fond memories of Stan, his brother and sisters. Stan was a good man and will be missed. Sylvia Jutila
Craig and Jan Zwick
January 18, 2012
Mary Ellen and Smoot Family,
We send our love and our genuine sympathy in the passing of our trusted friend Stan. His positive outlook and love for all people has certainly been felt and admired. We loved our years of living as your neighbors and appreciate all you did to make our Eaglewood experience on Aerie Circle such a memorable time. Stan always had a warmth and goodness that we enjoyed. He will be missed but his engaging smile and spiritual strength live on in the lives of your precious children and grandchildren.
Mary Ellen, thank you for your exemplary life along side such a noble eternal companion. We have learned from both of you and we are so sorry to be outside of Utah and unable to attend the viewing or funeral.
Much love,
John Stephens
January 18, 2012
Sister Smoot,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of President Smoot. He has had a tremndous impact on my life. His example and influence during our time together in the mission field will never be forgotten. May the Lord bless you with comfort and peace at this difficult time.
All our love,
John and Sara Stephens
Fred and Dalene Teichert
January 18, 2012
We worked on Stan's campaign for Utah Governor. We found him to be a man of integrity and honesty. Our thoughts are with Mary Ellen and the family. He leaves a great legacy.
January 18, 2012
Mary Ellen--
I was so sorry to read about Stan's passing. Hope he and Lynn get a chance to see each other--he passed away on Lynn's 85th birthday--Lynn's been gone nine years. Lynn thought so much of Stan and what he did for Scouting. I still have on the wall of my hall the three calendar boards that you people gave us many, many years ago. I couldn't manage without them. You're so fortunate to have many family members--hope several of them live close. I couldn't manage without my family members
Sincerely,
Norma Jean Austin
Barbara Long Kronenberg
January 18, 2012
Stana & Steve,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was such a wonderful man to visit with, when he came into the office. May you find comfort and peace in the coming weeks.
January 18, 2012
Dear Mary Ellen,
It was such privilege to serve with you on the Influential Women of Scouting Committee. I felt such a sisterhood with you as we served and now each time we meet.
Stan and I feel it a great blessing to have been associated with you and Brother Smoot. You both have influenced our lives for good through your kindness and generousity. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Love, Stan and JoAnn Child
January 18, 2012
Dear Mary Ellen, I was sorry to hear of the passing of Stan. I have so many memories of you and Stan as a our friends and of the many associations we had together. He has left a great legacy through his posterity. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time of loss. Keith Buxton
JOE TORRES
January 18, 2012
Dear Mary Ellen (and Stan), seeing you two working together in your yard, or participating in a televised public event or at church or where ever it might have been that I saw you, you were always together. Every single time I saw you two together I was inspired to be a little closer a little kinder a little genteler to my delicate little bride. Thank you both for being a great example for me to try and follow. Joe Torres, Jr. (Elk Hallow)
Helga Swanson
January 18, 2012
Dear Mary Ellen - I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband. I hope that the love of family and dear friends will bring you comfort. I have fond memories of knowing you during board meetings and meeting Stan and company parties. Sincerely, Helga Swanson, SDCH
January 18, 2012
It was such a shock to read about the passing of Stan. He will be sorely missed. It has been an honor and privilege to know and work with Stan for the many years he was in business. He was a man of high integrity and it was a pleasure to be his friend and business associate. In many of our conversations, he was always expressing his love for his wife Mary Ellen and his family. Since retiring, we spend our winters in Yuma Arizona so we are sorry that we can't be there for his services.
Best Wishes
Gene and Carol Bangerter
Jerry and Carma Clarkson
January 18, 2012
Mary Ellen and Family,
So sad to hear of the passing of Stan. We have known you two since High School and have very fond memories. I hope Your great family and faith will help through this very hard time.
January 18, 2012
Dear Mary Ellen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend and home teacher. We still talk of the love and kindness that President Smoot showed us as our home teacher. He and Shane taught us how to keep the Sabbath day and how to teach our children to observe the Sabbath. He brought us a large cookie jar that we keep in our kitchen for many years. In additin to his many important callings, he always took the time to take care of us. We love him and we love your family. Please know of our support and prayers. Dennis and Margaret Lifferth.
DeeDee Christiansen
January 17, 2012
Dear Smoot Family,
We send our deepest condolences to you and feel blessed to have known such a Great Man. His kind words and uplifting stories will be missed.
We love the Smoot family and will forever be greatful for the impact they have had and continue to have on our family.
All our Love and Support,
Steve and DeeDee Christiansen - Woodbriar Ward
Donna Clayton
January 17, 2012
I am so sorry,. He was my mission president (only for a month) back in 1986 in Akron OH. But for that month they were great to me for being a brand new missionary and really not knowing what I was doing. My prayers are with your family
ANNE HUNSINGER
January 17, 2012
i REMEMBER HIM---FROM ALONG TIME AGO--GREAT MAN--WARM THOUGHTS IN THE WIND
Lisa Boren
January 17, 2012
Dear Mary Ellen:
Shelly Locke informed me of Stan's passing this past Sunday. Mary Ellen - please know how terribly sorry I am to learn of this. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know how much I am thinking of you. Your Friend in Scouting - Lisa Boren
Robert Dalley
January 17, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family of Stanley Smoot. I was fortunate to interview Stan concerning the Smoot Dairy a few years ago. I regret that he never had the opportunity to view the display of the Smoot Dairy currently on display at the West Jordan Historical Museum. Sincerely, Robert Dalley, Curator
Dean & Ruth Christensen
January 17, 2012
Dear Special Smoot family,
The legacy and impact of one of the Father's greatest servants can not be expressed in words that are available to Ruth and Me. President and Sister Smoot are of the greatest teachers, leaders and motivators that we have had the distinct honor and privilege to associate with. To a great extent what I am today or have become, is directly attributable to President Smoot.May the peace of the gospel and the reality of the Plan of salvation bring solace and true happiness to all the family. We love and appreciate, more than you will ever know our treasured association with many of your special family.
Dean and Ruth
Carl & Mabel Little
January 17, 2012
Our deepest condolences to Mary Ellen and family. We have wonderful memories of our work together when you were in charge of Church Hosting and Carl was at the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Stan was a gentleman in every sense of the word.
January 17, 2012
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Cal and Shirley Scoffield
Synthia Smoot Simonsen
January 17, 2012
I love you Grandpa. I'm so grateful for your contribution to my life and how you always loved me. You always talked about the gospel and were a great example of love. I always felt that I was special to you and am so grateful for the beautiful teachings that you gave me through your example. We'll see you soon.
Randall Sparks
January 17, 2012
Sharm and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. My family and I send our heart felt condolence. May you feel the love, the comfort and the support of family and friends at this time.
Julianne Johnson
January 17, 2012
Sister Smoot and family: I am sorry to hear about Brother Smoot's passing. If you don't know me I am Mary Ellen Rigby's oldest daughter and have lived with my grandparents (Roy and Effie Rigby) while growing up. I know that he is with our Heavenly Father and that we will see him again. I hope that our Heavenly Father will bless you and your family during this separation. I know he is with the family members that have past on and are on the other side of the veil preparing for the rest of the family to join them. Always remember that your husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather is always near by.
January 17, 2012
Caroldyn, I was sorry to read where your brother died. I don't know if you remember me. I'm Shannon Clawson Pecht class of '53 Davis High. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one, I lost my husband 9 years ago. May God bless you and your family at this very difficult time. I have learned that Father in Heaven does not leave us alone, He is always there for us. May God bless you and yours. with love Shannon
John Petersen
January 17, 2012
My life was changed by his simple wisdom in the Ohio Akron Mission. I share his simple quotes nearly monthly with our ward. Thank you President for your love. Elder John Petersen
Gary Leatham
January 17, 2012
I am sorry for the family at the passing of Stan. Shandell his son was one of the best wrestlers ever. He was a great quarterback, too. Please tell Shandell hello from Gary Leatham. I was next in line from Shandell at quarterback.
Sindy Nixon
January 17, 2012
My love and prayers go the the Smoot family at this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in your hearts. Mr. Smoot was a great man and loved by many and will be greatly missed. Take Care....
Gary Ogzewalla
January 17, 2012
My condolences to all of your family. I have such marvelous memories of you. One, in particular, comes to mind. One fast and testimony meeting when I was fairly young I wanted to get up and bear my testimony, but was frightened. I was sitting on the front row of the chapel (the old building on North Main Street). Then- Bishop Smoot noticed my hesitancy and gestured to me to come up. That gave me the courage to do so and I have been grateful for that throughout my life. Sister Smoot was one of my valued Primary teachers. So, this passing touches me as it does many. May you all be comforted in the knowledge that your husband, father, grandfather was deeply loved and appreciated by many.
Matthew Smoot
January 17, 2012
Grandpa we'll miss you so much! You made everyone around you a better person because you uplifted them with kind words of affirmation. You are one of kind, so unique in your gift to brighten every room and coax a smile from every face. You accomplished so much without ever being efficient with people. You were a supreme motivator of people. And you treated everyone, no matter if they were a two year old or in a nursing home, like they were a VIP. You'll always be remembered. You left us a legacy of love, living life to its fullest and faith. Love you Grandpa!
Cyd McBride
January 17, 2012
Sure do love this man! Brother Smoot was always so kind and gracious, so wise and full of deep spiritual insight. He touched my heart many times and always made me feel special. I will deeply miss him. My love to you, Mary Ellen, and family.
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