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- Per her findagrave.com entry:
Carol Tanner Smith 10/04/18 ~ 05/25/06
Carol Tanner Smith, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, and sister, passed from this life into the loving arms of her Savior in the early morning of May 25, 2006.
She was 87 years old.
At her side were family members greatly saddened by her passing.
Waiting to greet her were many departed family and friends who greatly rejoice at their happy reunion.
Carol was born in Moroni, Utah, October 4, 1918, the first child of Vasco M. And Annie A. Tanner.
She graduated from B.Y. High, and received her degree in library science at BYU, and a Masters degree from U.S.C.
She was later employed as BYU's head science librarian.
In 1941 she married Evans Smith.
Her two children, Rebecca, and David (Kathy), and their families were the joy of her life.
Carol never seemed happier than when surrounded by her family.
Carol was an active member of the LDS Church and over the course of her life held many positions.
She had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and was blessed with the gift of charity that caused her to open her heart to all.
She was kind, thoughtful, generous and loving right to the very end.
Her life exemplified the second great commandment.
She traveled extensively and was an active member of Sorosis and D.U.P.
She took special delight in spoiling her pet dogs.
Carol is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Bailey; and son, David (Kathy) Smith. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Christopher, Jason, Tavia, Rachel, Mary, Zachary, Heather, Gregory, Matthew, Elizabeth, Carolyn, and Levi.
She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren; a sister, Gloria Smith; a brother, Jordan Tanner; her best friend of many years, Lloyd Allen; and many other family members that dearly loved her.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Marilyn Murphy and Carmela T. Forsyth; and her husband, Dave.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 30th, in the Provo City Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. located at 610 South State Street.
Published in the Deseret News on 05/28/2006
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