Kenneth "Ken" Dale Smith

Born Feb 10 1933 to Orville and Lucille Smith in Highland Park, California. He was one of 8 children.

Ken married Elva Jane May 30th 1953. He was drafted into the Army in 1953 serving in Germany.

Ken and Elva raised six children in Los Angeles, CA. The family spent a lot of time at the beaches in Southern CA., especially Gaviota.

Part of his working career was at Sparkletts Water company in CA., where his family had over a 125 years combined and he worked for Z.C.M.I. in Salt Lake City UT. for over 25 years.

Ken was preceded in death by his former wife Elva and daughters Launa and Margie. Also preceded in death by one grandson and 2 great grandchildren.

He is survived by 4 children, Wanda, Dale, Lois and Orville (Linda), 12 grandkids, 23 great grandkids and 19 great great grandkids.

Visitation will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Millcreek, UT 84106, US, on October 27, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A Graveside Service for Ken will take place at Memorial Redwood Cemetery, 6500 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084, US, on October 28, 2026, at 11:00 am.