This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Smith, Wiser, Leavitt Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2079/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 05/03/07 HEYBURN - DeVon Smith, an 88-year-old resident of Heyburn, died Monday, April 30, 2007, at his daughter's home in Burley. He was born April 17, 1919, in Fairview, Idaho, the son of Walter and Ada Wiser Smith. He married Dorothy Leavitt on March 8, 1940, in Logan, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on Sept. 18, 1940. DeVon was a farmer by profession and also hauled milk in the Declo, View and Unity area. He and Dorothy had a registered dairy in which they took great pride in. Following retirement, he enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing with family and friends. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife, Dorothy, served many years as the dance directors and DeVon served in various other callings including the Young Men's organization and as a member of the Paul Idaho Stake High Council. He is survived by his children, Marilyn (Ron) Buttars of Woods Cross, Utah, Carolyn (Jerry) Konrad, Jean Neibaur, and David (Jean) Smith all of Burley; his daughter-in-law, LeAnn Smith of Heyburn; one brother, Lamont Smith of Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Melva Elliott of Bountiful, Utah; 16 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. DeVon's main interests were his wife and family. He was reunited with his sweet wife, Dorothy, after just one month since her passing. Additionally, he was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Ted DeVon Smith; a son-in-law, Darwin Neibaur; and two brothers, Verl Smith and Verdell Smith. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Paul Third and Fourth Ward chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 300 S. 500 W., Heyburn, with Bishop Todd Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., Burley, and from 10 until 10:40 a.m. Saturday at the church. The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the staff at Highland Estates and to Intermountain Hospice for the special care given to DeVon. The family suggests memorials be directed to Intermountain Hospice in care of Rasmussen Funeral Home. Published in the Logan Herald Journal from 5/3/2007 - 5/9/2007. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.