Gerrit Robert Smith Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gerrit Robert Smith of South Jordan, Utah, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, whose life came to an end on December 30, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerrit Smit and Helena Swart; his wife Joann; and his siblings, Marjorie, Joseph, Bill and Jerry.
He is survived by: his children, Leslie Whatcott (Roland) of St. George, Utah, Stephanie Southam (Reeve) of Bismarck and Gerrit R. Smith, Jr. (Stacy) of Little Elm; and his brother Theodore (Marie). He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Garden Park 7th Ward Building (4842 Vermillion Dr, South Jordan, UT 84009).
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, as a memorial to him, to either the Humanitarian Aid fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or to the American Cancer Society.
