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Ralph Smart Obituary

Ralph Arley Smart "Together Again"  Ralph Arley Smart, 87, our loved and respected father, grandfather, passed away April 12, 2004 in a Salt Lake hospital.  He was born December 3, 1916 in Union, Utah to Franklin Arley and Harriett Flowers Smart. He married Alice Victoria Holt in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 13, 1935. Alice preceded him in death. Ralph loved gardening, fishing, hunting, family outings and Wendover. Ralph was a former employee of Salt Lake County. Survivors: children, Robert A. Smart (wife, Connie is deceased), Sandy; Jeanette Webster (Lee), South Jordan; Gay Winders (Jess), Taylorsville; Terry H. Smart (Roxanne), West Valley City; Bruce H. Smart (Candy), West Valley City; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; brothers, Elmer and Irvin.  Preceded in death by son, Ralph Richard; grandson, Troy R. Webster; brother, Franklin; sisters, Ethel Simmons and Martha  Sheppick. Funeral services Friday, April 16, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. in the Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State St. where friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. or Friday one hour prior to services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.

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Published by Deseret News on Apr. 14, 2004.

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Candace Jenkins

April 16, 2004

Grandpa,

My heart literally aches that you are not physically here with us any longer, yet it also has happiness inside knowing of the amazing reunion you are sharing with Grandma. I envy you in a way wishing I could have such a joyous occasion with my mom. In the hospital I asked you to give mom and grandma a kiss from me and you told me that you would. Thank you for that it really gives me a sense of peace. I would also like to thank you and grandma for giving me an incredible father. Dad if you read this I want you to know how much you are loved. You are the most amazing man I have ever known and I am honored to have you as my dad. My heart aches for you listening to the sadness in your voice. Remember your family loves you unconditionally and we will always be here for you. To all my aunts, uncles and cousins I am so proud to have a family like you. The way you all came together is a beautiful thing. Grandpa you will still be in my prayers every night.

I love you with all my heart-Candace

Victoria Stone

April 16, 2004

Hey, grandpa I love you and I will miss you very much!! I know your happy with grandma Connie and Alice. Give them a big kiss. Once again I will miss you very much!!! I Love you very much!!!

Love You Always/Tori

Dale & Juanita Fowles

April 14, 2004

Sorry to here about your loss, Juanita and Collene will more than likely make it to the viewing. Jerry Joosten told me to tell you that your mother and father were his favorites and he sends his best wishes. He is living in Randolph Utah and has no way to get down here.

Blaine & Sally Smart

April 14, 2004

We will miss you , Uncle Ralph. May the Lord bless the family. Our thoughts are with everyone who loved and has memories of Uncle Ralph and Aunt Alice.

Michael McEwan

April 14, 2004

To the Smart Family: LuJean and I are so sorry about your Father/Grandfather. We don't know all of you but are real close with Terry and Roxy. Just wanted to express our condolences to all of you.

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