Brian Gamble Smith

1971 - 2008

Brian Gamble Smith, 37, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, in Dallas, Texas.
Brian was born June 16, 1971, in Logan, Utah, to Benton and Lynda Smith, the second of seven children. He attended school in Fillmore, Utah, and Afton, Wyo., graduating from Star Valley High School. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas Houston East Mission. He attended Dixie State College, Utah State University and then received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from the University of Phoenix in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He met and married the love of his life, Angela Koerner, of Logan, Utah, on July 7, 1993, in the Logan LDS Temple. They were later blessed with five beautiful children: Tyler, 9; Brooklynn, 7; Brandon, 4; Ben, 2; and Nathan, 8 months.
Brian worked for the Utah Highway Patrol from 1996 to 2008. He especially loved the years he worked on the governor's detail for Utah governors Mike Leavitt and Olene Walker. While he was working in the Highway Patrol the family lived in Draper, Lehi and Herriman, Utah. They moved to Keller, Texas, in May of this year, where Brian worked in sales.
Brian loved spending time with his family. His children brought a lot of joy to his life and he loved playing with them. Their accomplishments meant a lot to him, and he took great pride in sharing stories of their many talents. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, riding horses and anything to do with the outdoors. Brian's dad and brothers - his best friends - could always be counted on to be adventure partners on his many excursions.
Brian could always bring a smile to others and lift their spirits with his sense of humor and quick wit. He enjoyed being the big brother of the family and loved to tease his siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Smith, and their five children, of Keller, Texas; his parents, Benton and Lynda Smith, of Preston, Idaho; and his siblings, Lisa Hoth, Brett Smith, Braydon Smith, Laradene Murphy, Bracken Smith and Lacey Klingler; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the "For the Benefit of Angela Smith and Family" fund at any Wells Fargo Bank. More information on how to donate can be found at www.angiefamilyfund.com. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com
The family would like to express our gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we have received during this difficult time.