Neil Eugene Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Neil Eugene Smith, 64, of Pleasant Grove passed away on November 26, 2016. He was born November 21, 1952 in American Fork, Utah to Leon Eugene and Carma Lee Whiteley Smith. He was raised in Pleasant Grove, and attended school there graduating from Pleasant Grove High in 1971. Neil was an Eagle Scout. He served a Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1972 to 1974 in the New Zealand North Mission. Upon returning, he attended Brigham Young University, where he graduated with a BA Degree in 1978. During his time at BYU he especially enjoyed performing on the Ballroom Dance Team, including an international trip to the 50th Blackpool Dance Festival in England, and performances at Paris, France. Following university graduation, Neil was employed in the home and business furnishings industry in Denver, Colorado, and later in Dallas, Texas. He considered himself a bit of a “Texan”. He returned to Pleasant Grove in 1998. Neil loved music and drama. At an early age he started taking Ballroom lessons, and within a few years he was regularly performing in dance and church events throughout the State. In later years, Neil became an avid family history researcher. He was a member of the New England Historical Genealogical Society. One of the highlights of his life was to visit Boston, Plymouth, and other sites in Massachusetts where some of his American ancestry began. He also visited Nauvoo, Illinois where he was inspired by the immigration and sacrifices of other pioneer ancestors. Neil particularly enjoyed gardening, photography, and attending and presenting family history at Whiteley reunions. He is predeceased by his parents Leon E. (Lynn) and Carma Lee Smith, and niece Melissa Johnson. He is survived by brother Randy L. (Janay) Smith of Lethbridge, Alberta; sister Jana Lee (Craig) Johnson of Pleasant Grove; and brother Kurt W. Smith. He is also survived by nieces Mekell (Quinn) Lybbert of Helena, MT; Melora (John) Rasmussen of Salt Lake City; Kelsey (Jeremy) Gray, and Alicia (Curtis) Carter of American Fork; Kyler (Caybree) Johnson, and Tanner (Shelby) Johnson of Pleasant Grove; and Devin (Natasha) Johnson of Costa Rica. Several great nieces and nephews; Whiteley aunts, uncles, and other loving family members also survive him. A Celebration of Neil’s Life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016 at The Bungalow Reception Center, 235 South 100 West, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Family and friends may call at The Bungalow from 10:00 – 11:15 am to visit with the immediate family, prior to the memorial. A private interment will occur at a later time at the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Neil Eugene Smith

November 21, 1952 - November 26, 2016

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