Darell Adrian Smith

Darell Adrian Smith peacefully left behind 92 years of life as beloved husband, cherished father,adored grandpa, great-grandpa, and caring neighbor and friend on August 9, 2017. His ready smile, sense of humor, and gentle ways will be greatly missed by his sweet wife Wanda , six children and their spouses: Ellagene and Bob Huntzinger, Myrlene and Frank Buck, Michael and Kathryn Smith, Kevin and Sue Smith, Bradley and Laurie Smith, and Larry and Cindy Smith, along with 24 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
Arriving two months early and weighing only two pounds, on December 31, 1924, Darell was the oldest and soul survivor of three children born to Adrain and Ella Smith. He attended Logan City schools and graduated from Logan High School on the same day he received his army induction papers. He served during World War II in Luzon in the Philippine Islands and in Honshu, Japan, and shared stories of experiences and lessons learned there. After the war he joined the Army Reserve 96th Quartermaster Company, 96th Infantry Division where he served until 1964. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service as 1st Sergeant in that company.
Darell married his eternal companion, Wanda Ashcroft, on June 2, 1948, in the Logan Temple. His love for his wife and family was equaled only by his love for and devotion to his God and his fellow man. He was a dedicated husband and honored father, He served in Young Men’s organizations, bishoprics, High Councils, stake presidencies, and as faithful home teacher. In his later years, he delighted in serving in the Logan Temple.
He worked with his father for Utah Oil (later American Oil), for Clover Club Foods until he retired in 1986, and was acknowledged and appreciated for his work ethic and constant cheerful service.
Hunting and fishing were his life-long passions. He was an avid reader. Darell loved a good joke. He made friends easily and kept them over decades.
His smile will be missed. His testimony and example will be his family’s standard to live by.
His wife and children gratefully acknowledge the gentle and caring service rendered to Darell by employees of Logan Regional Hospital, Sunshine Terrace, Maple Springs, and Primrose Hospice.
A viewing will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Logan 10th Ward Church, 800 N. 500 E. Logan, with funeral services beginning at 10:00 am. Interment will take place in the Logan City Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary, and condolences may be expressed online at www.allenmortuaries.net