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Show Last Rites Held For Smith Child Funeral services for Gary R. Smith, the two year old son of Russell and Irene Johnson Smith . who died Thursday afternoon, were conducted in the' Lindon ward chapel Sunday at 2 p. m. under the direction of William Dittmore of the bishopric. The invocation -was offered by Alroy Gillman. The speakers were Patriarch David E. Thorne, who recalled his association with the Smith family and emphasized the Divine purpose in mortal existence; Bishop Beckstead of South Jordan who talked of the necessity lor obeying the teachings of the gospel in preparation for reunion with the loved ones in the life to come; William Wil-liam Dittmore, who expressed the gratitude of the bereaved family lo-the lo-the kindness shown them in their hour of trial. Musical numbers included a vocal solo toy Mrs. May R. Walker, "When I Read That Sweet Story of Old", four vocal duets, "In the Garden" and "Sometime We'll Understand" by Mrs. Dell Gillman and Mrs. Rose Madsen; "Sleep, Baby, Sleep" by Marcia Wadley and Renee Ash; and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere' by Mrs. Alberta Walker and Mrs. May R. Walker. The benediction was pronounced by Mr. Jesse Thorne, and the grave dedicated by Bishop Leonard Walker. |