Mark Walker Smith's Obituary
Mark Walker Smith returned home to Heaven on Monday morning July 15, 2019. He was born into this world July 2, 1974 with special challenges of Down Syndrome. Mark's mission was to touch hearts and teach unconditional Christlike love for everyone. His arms were always open, inviting all to a warm hug and a big smile. His seventeen nieces and nephews adored him and his family will fondly remember him as the life of the party.
Mark enjoyed school, graduating from Helen J. Stewart School in Las Vegas, Nevada and being involved in the community. Some of his accomplishments were competing in Special Olymipics and winning even when he came in last. Mark was honored as Volunteer of the Year for Stockon City, MO. He was athletic and enjoyed sports. He was known for jumping on his trampoline at all hours of the night. He loved swimming and boating with his family. He was a good shot on the basketball court and even gave his family a run for their money playing a game of Lightening. On occasion, he could even roll a strike in bowling. Mark loved music and especially Primary songs. He was quick to share his excitement by leading the Happy birthday song at every birthday celebration.
Mark will always be apart of and is survived by his grateful family; parents Lorin and Cleone Smith, sister Lori Lynn Laws (Doug) Loveland CO, brother Steven K. Smith Layton Utah, sister Diane Burdett (Troy) Layton Utah, sister Jill Marie Rosier (Ryan) S. Weber Utah, and brother Jeffrey Lorin Smith (Esther) Ogden Utah.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Layton 28th Ward, 2505 North Church Street, Layton, Utah with a viewing to begin at 9:30 am. Interment to follow at South Morgan Cemetery, 335 South State Street, Morgan, Utah. Funeral services under the direction of Premier Funeral Services.
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