Linda Smith Ollivier

1942 ~ 2022

Service:

Jan. 20, 2022
10:00 AM
2930 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

Linda Smith Ollivier, age 79, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 in Lehi, Utah. Born October 6, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah, she was the eldest of six children of Irene and Marvin Smith. She attended BYU where she was the Homecoming Queen in 1963 and received two masters degrees. She also danced with the BYU ballroom dance team and traveled around the world sharing her talents.

She married Joseph Foch Ollivier October 1968 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Together they had five children. Later in her life she served a mission in Manchester, England.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Shauna Ploehn, She is survived by her siblings: Robert M., Stewart E., Scott H., and Hugh B. She is also survived by her 5 children, Derek J., Leesa A., Ryan W., April and Aaron C.; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Linda loved the Lord and devoted her life to service to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she served in the Salt Lake City Temple and the Church Family History Center amongst others. Her example will be a continuing source of strength to those who know and love her.

Funeral services will be held at 10am, Thursday, January 20th at Grandview Ward, 2930 South 2000 East. Interment will be held at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral Directors, Larkin Memorial. Services will be streamed via Zoom and can be viewed with the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4LYWz7hHH-44srT6ox6GsRQkBstQoicUfqu-PCFnhNWUcifyvQoO-3Q0g0D6kw4v.p2iG4P2OO2NNMXgI?startTime=1642696109000


Guestbook/Condolences

Sad to know of Linda’s passing. As a child I admired her beauty and grace and she always treated me and other young cousins so kindly. Prayers for the family.


- Neil Whitaker

Linda is my first cousin through the Hyrum and June Smith family. Thanks to all who participated in the celebration of Linda's life today. She was truly a lovely and gifted woman. While we were living in the Canyon Road Towers, downtown SLC, we attended the Salt Lake Temple on Tuesdays and frequently saw Linda there. Her faith and devotion were real. May you, her children and grandchildren be filled with joyful memories of Linda in the years to come.


- Darlene Harker Despain

Linda was always kind while looking out for the well being of others. Her service to her parents over many years was remarkable. Thaks to her as well as Marvin and Irene for providing apartment for our mother June to reside.
Wonderful Smith family to be part of.


- Bill Harker

To Linda's family I send my love. Linda is a first cousin of mine, and I remember taking dance lessons from her at her home when she was a youth. What a lovely and kind person Linda is! I hope you who are missing her will be comforted until you meet again.


- Mary Anne Koski