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Karyn Smith Obituary
1938 ~ 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Karyn Bridge Smith, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 15, 2020.
Karyn was born on May 16, 1938 to Clyde and Bessie Bridge in Salt Lake City, Utah. She grew up in Salt Lake and graduated from Granite High School. She married her sweetheart, Richard Smith, on August 27, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Karyn had a wonderful life. She loved her family dearly and they were always her first priority. She was affectionately known as "Gram" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to have family gatherings, including Sunday dinners and holiday parties. She made each of her family members feel like they were her favorite, and absolutely loved to spend time with them.
Karyn was a life-long active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held many callings in the wards and stakes in which she lived. She loved her friends and neighbors and selflessly served them throughout her life.
She enjoyed gardening, sewing, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, bowling, reading, morning walks, cooking, and baking. She loved watching the Utah Jazz and University of Utah football games. Karyn was always busy doing something, whether it was altering a granddaughter's prom dress, baking cookies, tending her flower garden, or making scrapbooks for each of her grandchildren. She had a contagious positivity, she was quick to smile and always kind to everyone around her.
Karyn is survived by her children, Jeri (Brian) Crook, Diane Smith, Laurie (Jeff) Degen, Brad (Wendy) Smith, and Kristine (Christian) Higby, 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and brothers David, Marvin, and Russell. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and sister, Ida Bridge Fort.
A public viewing will be held Friday evening, September 18, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 at the River Ridge 4th Ward Chapel, 1244 West Chavez Drive, South Jordan, Utah. A family funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 1:00 at the same location. Funeral services will be live-streamed, please visit Jenkins-Soffe.com to view. Interment will be at Elysian Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South.
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Mindi Bos
September 17, 2020
To the family of Karyn Smith: Karyn was a friend I met when I moved to West Jordan, Garden Cove Ward. I found her to be a very kind and sweet friend. Never did I hear her utter an unkind word about anyone. She always wanted to do her absolute best for those she came in contact with. When she was in the Young Women organization the girls couldn’t help to love her. Karyn was quiet and unassuming but had a giant spirit. When I think of Karyn I’ll remember her bright smile.
Karen (Colbert) March
September 17, 2020
This is my 3rd attempt to add a comment regarding my old friend Karyn. I hope this one goes through.
Karyn and I shared our entire childhood, from Roosevelt Elementary through Granite High. It was a very good time to be a kid!
She was always kind and fun to be around. I'm sure that was the kind of adult she was. May I offer my most sincere sympathy to her family?
Karen (Colbert) March
September 17, 2020
Karyn and I shared our childhood, on 7th East and in the Wandemere Ward, from Roosevelt Elementary through Granite High School! She was such a kind , sweet girl as I am sure she continued to be all the rest of her life. She will always hold a special place in my heart. My most sincere condolences to her family.
Daryl and Barbara Frame
September 17, 2020
Karen and I attended Granite High School we also ended up in the same ward together and had many many times to reminisce our time in school together developed a great friendship she will surely be missed by me and many others and are worn. We are sorry for your loss and please accept our condolences special time in your life and prayers are with you.
Daryl Barbara Frame
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