David Lowell "Dave" Smith passed away in the early morning hours of February 23, 2017, in the ICU at IMC, Salt Lake City, UT.
He was born August 24, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Orvil Beckstrand Smith and Dorothy Nielsen Smith. He grew up in the University area of Salt Lake next to Dorothy's parents, Oluf C. Nielsen and Anna E Nielsen where there was a great family experience.
Dave was a fiercely loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, companion, father figure and friend that was well known to all for his gentle nature, kindness and generosity.
Dave was a great mechanic, he loved what he did and he could fix anything. He worked at Rex's Automotive for decades and was in his trade for over 50 years.
He loved Chevrolets, Bonneville Raceway, Drag Racing, going to Nationals with his best friend, Mark Madsen , and the many, many houseboat trips to Lake Powell with Mark and his family and many life-long friends. He loved his family and the girls he helped raise, Cindy (Williams) Dickerson and Mindy (Williams) Roberts.
Survived by: Sister and Dearest Friend, Deanne "Dee" Wood, Nephew of whom he was so very proud, Dr. Brent Smith Wood, Brent's wife, Summer C Wood, their daughters his wonderful niece Grace M Wood and new niece Vivian E Wood.
Preceded in death byOrvil Beckstrand Smith-Father, Dorothy Nielsen Smith ‚ Mother, and loving companion Darlene Williams.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11;00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Chapel. Friends may call Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn.
Internment following the services at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary.
