Obituary: Addie Berger Smith

Addie Berger Smith "The Rose Lady" "Nana" Addie Berger Smith born Feb. 26, 1911 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Daughter of Joseph and Addie Alliston Berger. Educated at Douglas Elm., East High and University of Utah. She held a B.S. and Masters Degree. She excelled in track, diving, archery and the study of rare plants. She loved Biology, singing and sports. She was very proud of her pioneer ancestors. She married Roma Bryant Smith in 1934. Divorced in 1954. She had two children, Adelaide and Ralph. She taught in several schools in Bountiful. She was a librarian for five schools in Davis County. She played the piano. A very gifted teacher, she retired at age 65. She was famous for her handmade afghans, her beautiful oil paintings and prize winning roses. Mother had a wonderful love of nature that she shared with her family. They were blessed by her contagious excitement over trees, plants, rocks, and flowers. Travels with her were always fascinating with her insightful observations, enthusiasm and appreciation of getting to see new places. A trip to Buchart Gardens, in British Columbia was an especially memorable one. Though she never traveled alone, she once surprised and delighted her son and family by driving all the way from Bountiful to Gig Harbor, Washington. With a nervous smile, she was waiting on the front step with the family cat when they arrived home. She is survived by daughter, Adelaide (Edward); grandchildren, Major Paul Ward (Heidi) and their daughter, Hailey (expecting one in Sept.) USAF, Mississippi; John (Michele) Ward and their daughters, Olivia and Sophia; Tracy (Jim) Darling and their daughter Emmy; Michael (Amy) Ward; Addie's son, Ralph (Alana) Smith Bozeman, MT and their sons Tony (Sarah) Smith and their son, Cialeo, Lewiston, MT, Danny (Becky) Smith, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Delores and Louise. Our special thanks to the wonderful staff at woodland Park Care Center and Hospice. Thank you to her friend John Ward Sr. who visited and brought her favorite treats. You're free now, Mother, to dance and hear the birds sing. Enjoy until we see you again. Graveside services will be Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 12 noon at Mt. Calvary. Friends may call from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, prior to the graveside. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com