Renee
Renee Dotson Smith
d. November 1, 2012
1935 ~ 2012
Renee Dotson Smith, devoted mother and wife, departed this world Thursday 10/25/12 surrounded by her children.
She was born 9/19/35 in Pocatello, ID to Carl Christopher and Flora Belnap Dotson. She graduated from Pocatello High School and attended Ricks College before graduating from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She married Marion Kay Smith 12/19/58 in Salt Lake City, UT. He preceded her in death 9/2/02. Together they raised eight children. Renee's family was the focus of her life. Following her example of doing what's right, all seven of her sons earned their Eagle scouts, and all eight children served missions. Renee loved music, swimming, canning fruit, lilacs, and butterflies.
She is survived by her children; Skyler Smith (Peggy), Merrilee Smith, Kelly Smith (Emily), Nolan Smith (Christine), Doran Smith (Margaret), Lance Smith (Anne), Rawlo Smith (Brittany), Carlan Smith (Jenny) and 26 grandchildren.
Preceeded in death by her parents, husband, sister Joyce Tonks and brothers Brian and Carl Jr.
Funeral Services will be held at 11am Saturday, 11/3/12 at the Hobble Creek South Stake Center 555 South 600 East, Springville, UT. Viewings will be 6-8pm Friday, 11/2/12 at Wheeler Mortuary 211 E. 200 S., Springville, UT and 10am prior to the funeral. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Springville, UT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Propionic Acidemia Foundation (www.pafoundation.com), or to the Perpetual Education Fund.
Renee Dotson Smith, devoted mother and wife, departed this world Thursday 10/25/12 surrounded by her children.
She was born 9/19/35 in Pocatello, ID to Carl Christopher and Flora Belnap Dotson. She graduated from Pocatello High School and attended Ricks College before graduating from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She married Marion Kay Smith 12/19/58 in Salt Lake City, UT. He preceded her in death 9/2/02. Together they raised eight children. Renee's family was the focus of her life. Following her example of doing what's right, all seven of her sons earned their Eagle scouts, and all eight children served missions. Renee loved music, swimming, canning fruit, lilacs, and butterflies.
She is survived by her children; Skyler Smith (Peggy), Merrilee Smith, Kelly Smith (Emily), Nolan Smith (Christine), Doran Smith (Margaret), Lance Smith (Anne), Rawlo Smith (Brittany), Carlan Smith (Jenny) and 26 grandchildren.
Preceeded in death by her parents, husband, sister Joyce Tonks and brothers Brian and Carl Jr.
Funeral Services will be held at 11am Saturday, 11/3/12 at the Hobble Creek South Stake Center 555 South 600 East, Springville, UT. Viewings will be 6-8pm Friday, 11/2/12 at Wheeler Mortuary 211 E. 200 S., Springville, UT and 10am prior to the funeral. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Springville, UT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Propionic Acidemia Foundation (www.pafoundation.com), or to the Perpetual Education Fund.
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