Lynn Eric Smith

Lynn "Eric" Smith

OGDEN - Lynn "Eric" Smith, beloved husband, son, father, uncle, grandfather and friend passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at University of Utah Hospital at the age of 59.

Eric was born on September 29, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Lynn Elbert and Mary Lorene Smith. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1963. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He served with the 3rd Special Forces Group, Airborne Division, as a combat engineer. Following a short marriage and divorce, he met Linda E. Howard, a widowed mother of two children, Brian and Debbie Howard. Linda and Eric were married on June 28th 1974 and added a third child of their own, Daniel Eric Smith, in 1978.

Eric attended Central Missouri State University where he earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Arts education and went on to complete a master's degree in Industrial Safety.

Eric worked as an industrial safety engineer for almost 25 years. He worked with Argonne National Laboratories in Chicago prior to moving to Utah in 1986 to work for Thiokol Corporation. He later started his own business and continued to work until his death. Eric was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was ordained to the office of Priest.

Eric was a man of superior integrity and honesty and was known as a person of trust and dependability. He was respected and loved by all that knew him. Eric was a gentle and caring person who achieved great satisfaction in helping others. His passion was woodworking, building, and repair work. He also enjoyed wave running, and spending time with his grandson. He loved to teach and share his skills, knowledge and experience. Eric had a unique personality and sense of humor that will truly be missed.

He is survived by his loving wife Linda, two sons Brian Howard and Daniel Eric Smith, and daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Brad Browning and their son Zachary; his brother David H. Smith, (CA) Jeni-Vee Smith, nieces Jenifer, Stephanie, and Kimberly Smith; sister Nancy Newland Smith (AZ) nieces Heather and Shannon, and their families; and two half sisters, Linda Brown and family, and Elaine Lenhart and family.

The Smith family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the medical staff at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

A celebration of Eric's life will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., where family will greet friends from 3 to 3:50 p.m.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
September 28, 2005
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden
845 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
September 28, 2005
4:00 PM