John Terrance Smith
October 21, 2017Share using:
John Terrance SMITH
1924 -2017
John Terrance Smith of Raymond, Alberta, beloved husband of Norma Grace (Litchfield) Smith, passed away peacefully at the Raymond Health Centre on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the age of 92 years after a long illness.
John was born in Cardston, Alberta on December 19, 1924. He was raised in Hillspring by his parents, William Charles Smith Jr. and Clara Sloan Smith. He lived on the family farm with his parents, brothers, and sisters. He was the ninth of eleven children. He enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1945. After his discharge, he was trained in the plumbing and heating trade, which he followed until retirement. He married Norma Grace Litchfield in 1946 and lived in Raymond since then. They had five children. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life, serving in many capacities in the ward, stake, and at the Cardston Temple. He and Norma also served a family history mission in Salt Lake City. He loved fishing and his many friends. These two loves were often linked. He was predeceased by his parents and all ten siblings. He is survived by his wife, Norma; his five children, Terry (Rita), Ruth Ann (Donald) Anderson, Ricks (Sandra), Jane (Jack) Regehr, and Barbara (Jack) Dalene, 31 grandchildren, and 103 great-grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Nedra Smith. He had a great wit and loved to laugh with people. He also loved to help people. Many were recipients of his kindness and freely given help. He had a complete and unqualified love for his wife and for all his family.
A funeral service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taylor Street Chapel, Raymond, Alberta at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28 with Bishop Corry Tolman conducting. Interment will follow at the Raymond Cemetery. Friends may meet the family from 9:45 to 10:45 AM prior to the service on Saturday.
The family expresses their deep appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Raymond Health Centre and Good Samaritan's Prairie Ridge for their exemplary care and for the many kindnesses that went well beyond their regular duties.
A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, TAYLOR ST. CHAPEL - 221 N 400 W, Raymond, Alberta at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2017 with Bishop Corry Tolman officiating. Friends may meet with the family prior to the service from 9:45 to 10:45 AM. Interment will follow at the Raymond Temple Hill Cemetery.