George William Smith

George William Smith Sr., 72, of Rigby, died at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Friday, September 10, 2004. George was born January 6, 1932 at Murray, Utah a son of Harold Lynn Smith and Ruth Elizabeth Robinson Smith. He attended schools in Anaconda, Montana. George served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 during the Korean Conflict. He was a search light operator where he was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged. He married Shirley Bell June 22, 1953 in Anaconda, Montana. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Shirley passed away in September of 1986. George then married Frances Rusinski in the Idaho Falls Temple August 15, 1987. Fran passed away July 9, 1994. He married Lorraine Faye Duxbury in Anaconda, Montana, on July 22, 1995. He worked as a carpenter throughout his life. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Family History Center. George is survived by his wife Lorraine Faye Duxbury Edwards Smith of Rigby, children: Linda (Robert) Stancliffe of Fort Worth, Texas, Dianna (Jeff) Blackburn of Ammon, Pamela (Allen) Hansen of Iona, George William (Pam) Smith Jr. of Clarkston, Utah, Harold Joseph (Terrie) Smith of McKineleyville, California; Stepchildren: Susan (John) Sedminik of Anaconda, Montana, Bill Anderson of Romania, Janet Anderson of Portland, Oregon, Sandy (John) Jones of Malta, Montana, John (Amber) Edwards of Anaconda, Montana, Russell Edwards of Anaconda, Montana; Brothers: Jerald (Marlene) Smith of Smithfield, Utah, Bobby (Patricia) Smith of Yamhill Oregon, 21 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his parents, 2 wives Shirley B. Smith and Fran R. Smith and brothers Harold Leroy Smith and Ray Eugene Smith. Funeral services will be held Monday September 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rigby East Stake Center with Bishop Brett Olaveson officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday Evening at the Stake Center from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and on Monday at the Stake Center from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Wilford Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.