Korran Clark "Corky" Smart

1952 - 2014

MILLVILLE - Korran "Corky" Clark Smart passed away peacefully June 2, 2014 surrounded by his family in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Corky has fought a courageous battle the last few months and has earned the title "Iron Man" from his nurses.
Corky was born September 18, 1952 to Parley Orlando and Mildred Elvira Jensen Smart in Preston, Idaho. He was the youngest of 5 siblings. Brothers Parley Dwight (Earlene) Smart and Brently James (Ruth Hannah) Smart. Sisters Brenda Judy (Marvin) Priestley and Gloria Delone (Clenzil) Talbot.
Corky worked at Sharp's Transportation in Wellsville, Utah as a diesel mechanic. He loved his job and was exceptional at what he did. Corky made some great friends there.
Corky joined the US Navy in 1971 where he worked hard and dedicated his life to our country. He was a 2nd class petty officer and was honorably discharged in 1975.
Corky married JoAnn Buttars on July 29th 1978 and was blessed with four beautiful children. Bridgett, Amy, Jesse and Whitney. They were later divorced.
On August 23, 2002 Corky married the love of his life Ann Lorraine "Laurie" Williams. He was blessed with 2 more beautiful children. Dustin and Lacey, making this a grand total of 6 children, all whom he treated as his own. He loved each and every one of them. His family was his life and he enjoyed anything that meant spending time with them.
Corky was an avid outdoorsman. He loved being in the mountains, chasing bears, mountain lions and working with his hounds. He loved camping, hiking and dutch oven potatoes. His were to die for!! Corky's love for the outdoors will definitely be carried on through his son, best friend and partner in crime Jesse Korran Smart.
Corky is proceeded in death by his father Parley Orlando, mother Mildred Elvira, and brother Parley Dwight. Corky is survived by his wife Ann, Sons Jesse (Michelle) Smart and Dustin Schenk, Daughters Bridgett (Dustin) Liberty, Amy (Dan) Ernstrom and Whitney (Scott) Murphy. Granddaughters Courtnee Smart, Lauren Crystal Liberty, Kenzie Alia Liberty, Kaytlin Jo Smart, Makena Skye Smart. Grandsons Austin Sage Liberty, Anthon Reed Ernstrom, Noah James Ernstrom and Camden Daniel Ernstrom and one great grandson Lukas Sterling Liberty. Also One Aunt Rula, many nieces, nephews and friends.
We would like to give a special thanks to all of the wonderful Doctors and Nurses who fought day in and day out for our dad Corky.
Thanks to those at Ogden Regional Medical Center and Promises in LDS Hospital and especially those at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center ICU team. All were inspired by his smile.
Dad - until we meet again - we have so many wonderful memories that we are left with. Rest in peace Daddy.
There will be a viewing for Korran "Corky" Clark Smart from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the Millville 1st Ward church, 126 S. Main St. in Millville, Utah. There will be a viewing at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. also at the Millville church. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Preston City Cemetery in Preston, Idaho.
In lieu of flowers, a donation account has been set up at www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/fighting-for-corky/164954 to help pay for funeral costs.