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Obituary: Sloan Alma Smith
Sloan Alma Smith "Al" It was "a beautiful day," as Al passed away on
February 20, 2007. Born on April 20, 1925 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, Al
was taught by his parents to love work, serve willingly and dedicate his
life to his, "Precious and Wonderful Savior, Jesus." At age 14, Al received
his King Scout Award, joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at 17, and then
served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in
the Canadian Mission. Al always said, "My life began in the mission field."
Upon returning home he was introduced to Alberta Elizabeth Mitchell. He
taught her the gospel, "between kisses." Al baptized Alberta in the
Cardston, Alberta Temple, where he had been baptized as a child. Two days
later, on September 26, 1947, they were married. Their love became eternal
when sealed in the Cardston Temple. After beginning their married life in
Edmonton, Alberta, they moved to Toronto, Ontario in 1950 where Al started
a vitamin business. He moved the business and family to Penticton, B.C. in
1970. After selling his business and serving a mission in North Carolina he
relocated to Orem, Utah and then to Pleasant Grove. Al was known as a man
of integrity in his personal and professional life. He was a Scoutmaster, a
candidate for the Canadian Parliament, and served on the Board of Regents
of the Okanagan College. He was the founder of Trophic International, and
inducted into the Canadian Health Food Association Hall of Fame for a
lifetime of service. Al's dedication to the church was demonstrated by his
faithful, untiring service as Branch President, High Councilor, Director of
Seminaries in Eastern Canada, Councilor to four mission presidents, and
President of both the North Carolina Greensboro, Charlotte Missions, and
the England Missionary Training Center. His love, strength of character and
humor will be remembered and missed. Al is survived by his wife Alberta;
his children Madeline June Smith (Gordon), Saurell Jackson (Eric), Mitchell
Alma, Laura Jean Freebairn (Chuck); two sisters and five brothers. His
legacy lives on with 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his son, Alexander, his parents, step-mother, and four
brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 2:00
p.m. in the Pleasant Grove 9th Ward Chapel, 455 E. 200 S., Pleasant Grove
where family and friends may call from 12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Interment Pleasant
Grove City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant
Grove.
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