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Katelyn Smith Obituary
Katie is the daughter of James and Nannette Smith of Centerville, Utah. Katie has 4 older brothers Brandyn (Jessica), Korban (Maddie), Austin (Danielle) and Justin (Kylie). She has 2 nieces, Ruby and Meili Smith and one nephew Max Smith-children of Brandyn and Jessica. Grandparents are A. Keith & Nedra Smith and Robert & Joane Sandberg.
Katie was very athletic. She especially loved soccer and track & field where she was a member of the Lady Vikes Soccer team and the Viewmont track & field team. Volleyball, and water & snow sports were also some of her favorites . She loved camping and hiking. She loved spending time with family-especially playing night games, and airsoft battles. She loved to play with her nieces and nephew. Katie was one week away from submitting her mission papers. Katie lived life to the fullest, always looking for the next adventure.
Katie was a 2018 Viewmont High School graduate. She was working hard to graduate from Snow College in May 2019 so she could have her associates degree before serving a mission.
Katie will always be remembered for her joyful, fun loving, selfless, spirit. Katie was abright light in our lives. She will be dearly missed.
A viewing will be held Friday, April 12th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Canyon View Stake Center (2110 North Main Street, Centerville, Utah 84014) There will be another viewing on Saturday April 13th from 9:30-10:30am. The funeral will be held at the same location at 11:00 am., under the direction of Russon Mortuary 295 N. Main Street Bountiful, Utah. Interment will be at the Centerville City Cemetery, 650 East 400 South, Centerville. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
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Halee Lester
May 16, 2019
Katie was a true sweet friend. I've missed her smile. And her crazy personality. Seminary isn't the same without her.
Even though we were just school friends, I've never been more grateful for an amazing person like Katie.
Lauren Matthews
April 13, 2019
Katelyn (Katie) was a joy.
She would come into class with a face like the sun, giggly, happy.
We all miss her terribly. Please know that her class feels her loss like an anvil to the chest. We mourn her.
I reread Katelyn's introduction discussion on Wednesday; the prompt asks students to introduce themselves and a topic they would be interested in exploring. This was her response:
"My name is Katelyn Smith, this is my last semester at snow. I will probably be transferring to Utah State after I do some humanitarian trips this year. I love being outside and exploring things. I've lived in Utah my whole life, and I love it. Some topics that I am interested in are athletics and mental health. A controversial topic that I wish I knew more about would probably be mental health. There are a lot of people that suffer from mental health problems, and I think people should be more informed. "
It's a simple introduction, but her interest in mental health (merging with her love athletics) is wise and compassionate. She eventually changed her focus to the effects of minimum wage on middle-lower class workers. Again, Katelyn showed her compassion; she desperately wanted to understand the world and make it a better place for the people in it--what a wonder.
We will hold onto her brightness as we celebrate her life. Our thoughts and well-wishes are with you.
Best,
Lauren Matthews
[ENGL 2010 Instructor
Phone: 435-283-7458
Email: [email protected]]
Dan & Anna Young
April 12, 2019
Dear James & Nanette,
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that your experience in the temple the Friday before the funeral provided some solace to your tragic loss of your angel daughter Katelyn.
May the Lord bless you and your family with His love, mercy, and understanding.
With Love,
Dan & Anna Young
Brooke Miller
April 12, 2019
James and Nannette,Our love and prayers we send to you in this difficult time. We were so saddened to hear of katie's Passing. Please know that you are in iur thoughts and prayers. Families are forever!Love, Brooke (Bates) Miller, and family
April 11, 2019
Oh Nannette and James, my heart is aching for you.
What a precious and beautiful person she has always been. I've watched her from the time she was a beautiful little girl in Tanner's preschool group and she just grew more lovely. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Anne and Rich Linton
Brent & Nancy Yorgason
April 11, 2019
Dear James, Nannette and Family,
Richard just told me about the passing of your beautiful daughter. It made me so sad for all of you. I've never met Katelyn, but her obituary gave me a sense of what a fun, wonderful person she was. You have such a good family.
Nannette, you were so kind to supply the rolls for my uncle Blake's funeral. We appreciated your show of support at that time.
Please know that Brent and I are praying for all of you. We send our love and condolences.
Sincerely, Nancy Yorgason
Brianna Turner
April 11, 2019
Katie Smith was a kind, generous, and fun-loving girl with the biggest of hearts. I went to school with Katie, and though I did not know her super closely, she had a significant impact on my life, greater than most. I struggled a lot through high-school, and my senior year was especially rough. I became really bitter for awhile, and Katie was one of the only people who extended kindness and acceptance to me. I am so sorry for the loss everyone who knew Katie is now feeling and I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Katie. No parent should ever have to suffer the loss of a child. There is no doubt that Katie is now and even brighter light than she emanated when she was here with us. Such a beautiful souled girl will always be in all our hearts. She will never be forgotten.
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