Eldon Reid Smart

Eldon Reid Smart 1930 ~ 2005 Eldon Reid Smart, 75, son of H.B. and Annie Reid Smart, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2005 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Salt Lake City on February 19, 1930. Graduated from South High in 1948, where he earned All State Honors in Football. Attended Mesa College in Grand Junction, Colorado on a football scholarship. Married his high school sweetheart Phyllis Pyper. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on September 18, 1951. They were blessed with five sons and two daughters. Retired from D&RGW Railroad after 44 years. Served in the following capacities: Local Union Chairman, General Chairman, member of the National Railroad Adjustment Board in Chicago and elected International Vice President in Kansas City, Missouri. He loved all his church callings, especially the many years he served as Bishop. Eldon is survived by his wife of 57 years, five sons: Randy (Nancy), Rick (Cheryl), Darrell (Sheila), David (Abby), Jeff (Kim), son-in-law Rory Boyakin (Lynn), sister Geraldine Capson, 35 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughters: Janet Smart Boyakin and Nicole, grandson Bay Smart. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 16, 2005, 12 p.m. at Valley View 3rd Ward, 4101 South 1925 East in Salt Lake City. Viewing on Sunday, May 15 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple and one hour prior to funeral services at the Ward. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery.