Syble Smith Obituary (1929 - 2017)

Syble Colleen Smith, age 87, passed away on January 20, 2017 in Beaver, Utah. She was born March 27, 1929 to John and Lucille Eyre Brinkerhoff in Minersville, Utah. She was a 1947 graduate from Beaver High School. Syble married Albert J. Smith on January 1, 1949 in Beaver, Utah and they were later sealed on June 9, 1962 in the St. George Temple. Syble was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a Primary teacher, she taught hundreds of children. She loved to visit teach her church sisters too. She loved children, embroidering, and spending time with her grandkids and especially loved picnics on a Sunday afternoon. Syble is survived by her son John Albert Smith (Debbie) of Beaver, UT; grandchildren Tony Smith (Tami), Jared Smith (Mariah), Justin Smith (Jessica) and Tommy Smith (Megan) all of Beaver, UT; and also by 13 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Albert J. Smith (passed January 31, 2008), her parents John and Lucille Eyre Brinkerhoff, daughter Carla Smith, and her sisters Bonnie Gray and Betty Jean Blackner. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Beaver 1st Ward Chapel (15 N 100 W, Beaver, UT). Viewing will be held Sunday evening, January 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (195 N 200 W, Beaver, UT). Viewing will be held Monday, January 23, 2017 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the church. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.