1919 ~ 2004

Theresa Mitchell Smith of American Fork, Utah passed away the evening of August 16, 2004. She was a dear mother and grandmother loved by her family and friends.

She was the first of six children born July 5, 1919 in American Fork to Leland R. and Oma E. Hansen Mitchell. She married Dean L. Smith, Jan 16, 1941. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

She graduated from LDS Business College in Salt Lake City and enjoyed a short working career, where she met her husband. She loved her life as a wife and mother and enjoyed being at home raising her family. Later on in life she worked along side her husband in their grocery store business they owned and operated in American Fork.

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She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in teaching and service positions throughout her life.

She had many dear friends and good neighbors she loved and appreciated very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband and is survived by three children: Dean M. (Jackie) Smith, Sharlene (Dewey) Steele, Dennis R. Smith all of American Fork; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Service will be held Friday, Aug. 20, 2004 at 12 noon in the American Fork 8th Ward Chapel, 300 North 100 East. Friends may call at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E. 100 N., American Fork on Thurs. evening 6- 8 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to services at the church. Burial in American Fork Cemetery.

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