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Allen L. Smith
1933 ~ 2012
Allen LeRoy Smith, 79, of Alpine, passed away courageously and peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Allen was born March 30, 1933, in Salt Lake City to Joseph and Emma Smith. In his youth, he served in the US Army during the Korean War. Allen then married his eternal companion Nelle Noleen Apgood on May 3, 1955, in the St. George LDS Temple.
Allen was a gifted musician, composer, inventor, artist and teacher. He received his B. A. in Music from BYU and spent his career teaching music. Allen was the founder of A.S. Piano, LLC, and enjoyed the honor of tuning pianos for the LDS Church. He was proud of his heritage and helped facilitate the first Joseph Smith Sr. and Luck Mack Smith family reunion in 1972 in Nauvoo, IL. Allen had a resolute testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and exemplified Christ-like love and service towards everyone. His most loved church callings were Stake Missionary and Choir Director. He had a quick wit and loved to make people laugh. Allen was beloved by his family and friends, and will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife Noleen; five children: Robert Allen (Becky) Smith, Springville; Barbara (Michael) Graf, Cedar Hills; Darlene (Dan) Chapman, Layton; Janell (John) Zulick, New Jersey; David (Marci) Smith, Pleasant Grove; 26 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Delores (George) Kehew and twin brother Alvin Bud (Marilyn) Smith.
The family would like to thank River Meadows Assisted Living, Brighton Hospice, and Davita Dialysis for their loving care.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the LDS Chapel, 285 N Matterhorn Drive, Alpine, Utah. Family and friends may attend a viewing from 12:30 -1:45 p.m. Interment will be in the Alpine City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com