Vaughn Bennion Smith

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Vaughn Bennion Smith 1959 ~ 2008 Vaughn Bennion Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 22, 2008. Vaughn was born Dec. 1, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John S. and Faye B. Smith. A lifelong resident of Bountiful, he graduated from Viewmont High School where he participated with several sports teams. Vaughn was an avid sports fan, held season tickets for the Utah Jazz, and loved watching the Dallas Cowboys. He loved animals, especially dogs, and enjoyed caring for his exotic pets. He loved to travel, especially to Southern California. Vaughn loved to tease his many nieces and nephews who will especially miss him. He worked alongside his family at their business, J & L Garden Center, for over 25 years. He realized a dream when he opened Vaughn's Baseball Cards. He loved to watch and play softball, and he sponsored several Bountiful Recreation teams. Vaughn is survived by his father, John; brothers, Gary (Brenda); Duane (Marilyn); Gordon (Kris); Craig (Kristin); Alan (Diane); sisters ReNae (Glen); Sharon; Maurine (Bob); Mary Anne (Scott); 60 nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Vaughn was preceded in death by his mother, Faye; nephew, Kent; and brother-in-law, Gary. A special thanks to all who helped care for Vaughn these last months. The family requests no flowers, please. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S., Salt Lake City, UT. Friends and family may visit Wednesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful, UT. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Sep. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Vaughn Smith

11 Entries

Marilyn & Fred Mauerman

October 1, 2008

Dear Uncle John and family. We just got home from vacation and listened to our messages. Joyce called and told us of Vaughns' passing and funeral. We are so sorry for your loss and know his reunion with his mom (aunt Faye) was wonderful. The promise the gospel gives us of families can be together forever is such a sweet comfort at times like this. We love you and will keep you in our prayers.

Bryn and Stephanie Larsen

September 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you! May you all find comfort in your memories of Vaughn, and in knowing of the sweet reunion of Vaughn and his Mom must be enjoying on the other side. All our love.

Jim Fedor

September 26, 2008

To the Smith Family,
What a sweet spirit Vaughn had. He was the one who got me into baseball card collecting and I have many fond memories swapping cards, ripping open packs in the Smith's living room, and hunting him down at J&L to open his card shop for me. He got some of my money but he always gave me good deals as well. Vaughn was my catcher when I pitched the softball games he loved so much. We went to many card shows together and I enjoyed talking baseball and basketball with him. He used to crack me up when he would drink his "Shrim fat" as he called it to lose weight. He was a hoot and he always brought a smile to my face. I loved Vaughn's dad, John, too as he was the hardest working man I ever met. What a great family the Smiths are. thank you for sharing your son, brother, and uncle with us.

Russell Ray

September 25, 2008

Dear Smith Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember working with Vaughn as a teenager at J&L and having great times with him. He would tease me too. I also remember as a kid at your house and Vaughn diving into our games too. I'm sorry to hear of his passing and wish you all comfort.

Catherine Wilkerson

September 24, 2008

I miss you Vaughn!! Watching M.A.S.H. will always bring back memories of you! You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers!!

Laura Passey and Carter Children

September 24, 2008

Dear Smith Family,
Thank you for sharing your son and brother! He was such a wonderful man. I missed seeing him around town and in the stores. He was always so gentle and polite. His smile helped me through many days. May you find peace in knowing he is whole and happy, job well done. God Speed, thank you for the memories.

Patti Cusick

September 24, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We are thinking about you and hoping that you are doing okay. I remember his contagious smile when he was around us. Thanks so much for being such a great brother-in-law and for all you have done for us in the past. We love you. Bob and Patti

Dane Jones

September 24, 2008

Thinking of Vaughn brings back a flood of memories on the ball diamond. He loved everything about sports. He loved to play and learn everything about it. He was always at the games on time and even probably slept in his uniform once or twice. When we had a game at 9, he would be there at 6.
One region game, Vaugh even had the game winning hit. As he lumbered to first, we all couldn't have been more excited.
He sponsored some rec teams and some of us still play together partly because of Vaugh.
He has been a blessing to all of us.

Dane Jones

LaDonna Knox

September 24, 2008

Dear Duane & Marilyn, my heart goes out to you at this time. I'm sure he & Kent are up there having a great time! Just wanted to let you guys know that I was thinking about you and that you are in my prayers.

Ray (aka Raybaby) Jones

September 24, 2008

To the dear Smith family,
Vaughn was one of my “Boys. I coached him in softball and he was the most dependable player a coach could have. He was a veritable encyclopedia when it came to Major League ball players. He knew every stat about every player. He didn’t say much but when you got him talking, wow, it was like a machine gun. He missed his mom so much. Now they are together.
Ray B. Jones
Bountiful

Danielle & Jordan

September 24, 2008

Our sincere condolences to the Smith family. Vaughn will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

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