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Show Bessie Smith Meilstrup Tuesday service for Bessie Meilstrup Elizabeth "Bessie" Smith Meilstrup, 90, of Vernal died at her home April 11, 1982. She was born July 18, 1891 in Salt Lake City. Her parents were John L. and Annie Evans Held. She married Junius Smith, and they later divorced. On Feb. 6, 1938 she married mar-ried Ervin E. Meilstrup in Farmington, Utah. She was a member of Vernal 1st Ward, former store owner and manager and homemaker. Survivors are her son, John L. Smith of Vernal; grandson, John H. Smith of Vernal and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 13 in the Thomson Vernal Mortuary Mor-tuary Chapel. Bishop Floyd Campbell was in charge. "The Lord is My Shepard" was sung by Keith Adams and Dana Dee Smith, accompanied by Eloise Adams. Arza G. Adams gave the invocation. Following remarks by Bishop Campbell, John H. Smith spoke. "God Be With You" was sung by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Smith. Russell A. Smith gave the benediction. Prelude and postlude music was by Eloise Adams. Burial was in the Dry Fork Cemetery. John H. Smith dedicated the grave. Pallbearers were John L. Smith, ' John H. Smith, Russell Smith, Keith -Adams, Dee Kempton and Floyd Campbell. |