CLEARFIELD--
Our dearest, kind and gentle mother passed peacefully from the arms of her loving family to the arms of her be-loved eternal com-anion Sept. 15, 2000 at Chancellor Gar-dens in Clearfield.
Donna Argyle Smith was born October 24, 1917 in West Bounti-ful, Utah, to Hyrum Argyle and Ada Harriet Jennings. She was raised in West Bountiful and assisted her father in caring for her infirm mother and her younger brother and sisters. She attended Davis County Schools and graduated from Davis High School in 1935.
Donna married Victor Rudger Smith on May 29, 1935 in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was later solemnized on Nov. 18, 1936 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Victor was the love of her life and they shared a very special bond for 65 years. Their hearts were inseparable in life as well as in death. Victor left his mortal existence only 6 days prior, to prepare the way for Donna to join him eternally.
Donna devoted her entire life in service and caring for her family and those she loved. She opened her arms and her heart to anyone with a need that she became aware of. She followed the example of the Savior with her immeasurable and unconditional love that was felt by each individual. Together, Donna and Victor cared for and provided a wonderful home for their six children, Donna's two sisters and both of their fathers in their declining years.
Donna was a devoted and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in many capacities throughout her lifetime. Donna served for many years in the Primary in both Ward and Stake callings. She served in many positions in the Relief Society and as Relief Society President. She supported her husband in his callings as Bishop of the Clearfield 2nd Ward for 11 years. She was a Temple Ordinance Worker in the Ogden LDS Temple. Victor and Donna served a mission from April 30, 1979 to October 30, 1980 in the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center.
Surviving are two sons, Stephen A. (Maurine) Smith, Clearfield; Craig A. (Kathy) Smith, Farmington; four daughters, Francine (Ernest) Larsen, Sunset; Pam Wilson, Clinton; Vicki Simpson, Clearfield; Marisa (John) Smeding, Layton; 35 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one brother, Ernest Argyle; and two sisters, Betty Argyle Larsen and Nina Mae Argyle Clark.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Clearfield 2nd Ward, 935 South State Street. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road and Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. The family would like to thank Hospice for their kind care and assistance in the last hours of our mother's and father's lives, and also those who cared so lovingly for our mother at Chancellor Gardens. Interment Clearfield City Cemetery.