Marilyn Poulton Smith's Obituary
The Lord took this beautiful lady home in the early morning hours of February 29, 2016 and the sun rose less bright for those of us whose lives she touched the last 90 years. Marilyn always had a smile on her face and kind words for those she came in contact with. The comfort of others was a priority for her and she never complained even when her body failed and she was in obvious pain and discomfort. An angry word rarely crossed her lips and when it did was usually directed at an opposing player during a Utah Jazz basketball game. Marilyn graduated from the University of Utah in 1947 and remained a steadfast Ute sports fan despite gentle pressure from loving BYU family members. She was a delight to be around and charmed everyone she met.
Marilyn was born Dec 10, 1925 to Donald Glen and Annie Mary Vetterli Poulton. She married George Reynolds Smith Nov 17, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints her entire life with unwavering faith, yet she remained non-judgmental and embraced everyone regardless of their beliefs. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Donald Glen Poulton JR and John Reed Poulton and a great grandchild, Aaron Michael Jastal.
Marilyn devoted her life to her family. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light in her life and she glowed whenever she was around her family. She is survived by four children Vicki Ann (John) Whittaker, Stephen Reynolds (Debbie) Smith, Michael George (Gail) Smith and Donald Glen (Colleen) Smith, 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren with three on the way.
A viewing will be held at the Taylorsville 25th Ward, 4505 Brian's Way (3420 W) West Valley City on Friday on March 4th from 6 to 8pm. Funeral services will be Saturday March 5th at 1pm with a viewing starting at 12 noon.
As the sun has set on this beautiful life may we carry a little of her glow in our hearts always.
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