Jack Smith

SOUTH OGDEN – Jack W. Smith was reunited with his beloved wife on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He was born on December 14, 1923 in Venice, Utah to Andrew and Laura Cowley Smith. The Smith’s eventually relocated to northern Utah in the Weber County, Roy area. Jack married his sweetheart Vaudis Reeves on April 19, 1943 just prior to his induction into the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served the United States military as a Top Gunner in the B-24 Liberator heavy bomber, flying a complete tour of duty during World War II. He was based in Italy in the 781st bombardment squadron in Pantanella. Upon his return from the War, Jack and Vaudis solemnized their vows in the Logan LDS Temple in 1945. Together they raised four children, Gayle (Joe) Sears, Lynn (Sherry) Smith, David Smith, and Terri Woodworth. They have 17 grandchidlren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren. He retired from Hill Air Force Base where he was a maintenance control coordinator. Jack enjoyed traveling with his wife, often driving for days with no particular place to go. They just loved being together, enjoying the outdoors and discovering new places. He also enjoyed bird watching, visits with his grandchildren, and sharing his experience of bombing raids over Europe. You would often find him wrenching on cars and tinkering in his shop at home. Jack is survived by his four children and three brothers, Leo Smith, Doug Smith, and Earnest Delgarn Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and his sister Doris. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

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