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Kendra Smith Obituary

Kendra Noel Smith "Boo" Kendra "Boo" Noel Smith returned home to her Heavenly Father on Nov. 8, 2007.Born Christmas Eve 1986, she was a gift to all those who knew and loved her. She was full of life and brought smiles to everyone she met. Petite in stature, but not in spirit, she grew into a beautiful, loving, and kind young woman. She didn't let a day pass without expressing her love to her family. Those who knew her will miss her and she will live forever with us in our memories. Kendra, we love you and will anxiously wait the day we see you again. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Harlan W. Smith, stepfather, Lyndon Bolliger. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Kent and Brooke; her mother and stepfather, Ellen and Steve; her two sisters Kristen and Kimberly; her brother Rob (Emily); her grandparents, niece and nephews, and many more family members and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tues. November 13th, at the LDS Stake Center, 1509 West 1500 S. in Woods Cross, where friends and family may call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment-Sandy City Cemetery, 9000 S. 700 E. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News on Nov. 11, 2007.

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david shaeffer

December 2, 2007

i am so sorry to hear about kendra,i wish i could have stayed in touch with her but i will miss her and please let me know if i can do anything to help,love always david shaeffer.

JONI JENSEN

November 16, 2007

HI Ellen,
Remember me from our favorite Holiday store. I've finally got a chance to say Hi,but what a bad time and way to do it.I just wanted to say I'm very sorry for the loss of your daughter. I cant imagine how hard it would be to loose a child. You always think that your children will out live you. We all have a certain time here and we just never know when ours is up. My thoughts are with you. Joni Jensen

Marissa Rasmussen

November 14, 2007

Kent and Brooke,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear daughter. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Andy and Marissa Rasmussen

Curtis Bateman

November 14, 2007

I met Kendra at her work when I needed to pick up bread late at nights. We talked several times and Kendra really did treat everyone special. I just found out to night when I inquired about her at her work. I feel your loss, for I also loss my 7 year old son in 1993. ALWAYS BLESSINGS NEVER LOSSES

Chet Brown

November 13, 2007

Dear Ellen, Kent, family, etc. My heart goes out to you all with much love and saddness. I pray that God comforts you during this time of loss. Love (cuz) Chet

Kirt Garrett

November 13, 2007

Kent,

Once again, I am so sorry for your loss. I am amazed at your strength during this difficult time. As I mentioned today, the depth of grief you are feeling is a testiment to Kendra and what she meant in this life. We are fortunate to know that she is in a better place. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

Marcus Perry

November 13, 2007

Kent,
I just heard from Julie Frampton this morning that you lost your daughter. My heart is so heavy and sadden knowing what you must be going through. I wish I could have attended the funeral.
Although I never knew Kendra, I know you and appreciate our time working together at Volunteers of America, Utah. I lost my sister more than five years ago and the pain of her lost seems to come back whenever I hear of someone else suffering as I did. I hope you find comfort knowing that your daughter is surrounded by loved ones.

November 13, 2007

I am sorry for your loss and I know you have cherrished every minute you were able to spend with your little angel. My mother is in heaven also and she loved and took exceptional care of all kids she came across in life. I know she will help care for your little sweetheart in heaven.

Andy Bagley

November 13, 2007

Boo was a wonderful cousin! I will miss her, though I know time will allow us to see her again. I am saddened as she has left our life, however her joy will be great in the life after. Although I hadnt seen her since being home I have memories of our youth years and will always remember and cherish them, she was so much fun to be with. May God bless her family and friends as they go through this trial, He is watching over her as well as each of you. With love and condolences.

Aubrey Garduno (Costanza)

November 12, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss. Boo is now in heaven with Lyndon who I know will take good care of her. Ellen you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Valerie and Susan Sandoval

November 12, 2007

Our hearts and prayers are with you. Kendra came to our house often with Matt, Kendra always had alot of hugs and candy she loved my children and they loved her they are saddened by the loss, my daughter asked me does this mean i wont see Kendras smile anymore we loved her and looked forward to her visits every one of them was delightful thank you for bringing the best Christmas gift ever into the world she made it a better place and we have lost a bright light god bless you our hearts and prayers go out to you.

Brian Callister

November 12, 2007

Ellen,

I am very sorry for your loss. Please let me know if I can do anything for you or your family.

Annalee Rowley

November 12, 2007

Ellen-
I can't even imagine the grief you must be feeling as you go through old pictures and reminisce about a time of innocence. Where did the time go.....it seems like it was only yesterday?!! I remember Boo sucking her thumb. You would put that nasty stuff on it to help her quit and she would look right at you and suck it anyway!! What she lacked in size she made up for in spunk !!! It's hard to know why things happen the way they do.....but God is in charge. I pray that he will help you through the days ahead and that this will bring your family together.

Susan Chadwick Hatch

November 12, 2007

Dear Ellen & Family,
Please know that we are saddened with the loss of your daughter. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Stephani Davidson

November 12, 2007

Kendra held a special place in my little brothers heart, and in turn mine. She meant a great deal to Billy. She will be missed more than words can say. God Bless your family.

Aunt Lynada (Lyn) Holtkamp

November 12, 2007

Boo, the girl with the beautiful smile and loving heart...I will miss you. I know you are in a better place, peace & love be with you.
Love, Aunt Lynada (Lyn)

Julie Baker

November 12, 2007

Ellen and familiy,

I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
Love

Julie Baker

Cody

November 11, 2007

Kendra, you were such a precious addition to life itself. A good friend and always had something interesting to talk about. Your dreams and goals were something that one would not have expected from you but none the less they were amazing. I will miss you and keep you close to my heart always. I cherish the hours we spent talking and laughing and the experiences we shared. It was a chance meeting that brought us into eachothers lives and now chance that has taken you away. I know your in a better place now than you were here on earth. I will spend every minute trying to make this place just a bit better then it was for you in hopes that you will smile down from the heavens knowing that your work on earth was done and thats why you were called home. We may not know what your work here was for sure, but I have a good idea. Love always. Cody

Jacki Bastien

November 11, 2007

To the Family! I am so very sorry for your loss...She was absolutely beautiful!!!! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.....She will always be with you in spirit

Jacki Bastien

November 11, 2007

To the Family! I am so very sorry for your loss...She was absolutely beautiful!!!! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.....

melissa heal

November 11, 2007

I don't even know what to say....... I am going to miss you.

Boo, Kim & Kristen Christmas 2006

Ellen Bolliger

November 11, 2007

Boo loved people, but especially her family. She loved her niece and nephews. She had a very special bond with her sisters and enjoyed spending holidays with them.
She was a peacemaker and wanted those she loved to get along. She will be missed by all who knew her, but I will miss her most. She would call me daily, full of updates, but mostly full of question! She was curious about everything! She would often call for advise and/or my opinion and was always thankful and appreciative. She was a joy from birth (our little Christmas present), and she was a joy until her last day with us.
I will truly miss her.

rob Smith

November 11, 2007

Dear BOO, i miss so much and i truly know that the lord needs you up there to help him out, you will be missed oh so very much by ur siblings,Keep in touch and check in from time too time, I wish we had kept in better touch but i cant change that now just l=know that i always had u in my prays and i will miss you. I love you with all my heart and Soul, LOVE YOUR BIG BROTHER ROB,

anonymous

November 11, 2007

To Kendra's Family
You don't know me but my heart is saddened for the loss of your beautiful dauther. We just buried a wonderful son and know your pain. May the Lord bless you at this most difficult time.

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