Don Mack Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Don Mack Smith, age 72, passed away on August 17th at his home in Highland, Utah. Don was born on January 5, 1944 to Herman and Doris Burgon Smith, in Murray, Utah. Don married his sweetheart, Pamela Jane Johansen on February 21, 1964. Don enjoyed his childhood in Draper, Utah. He loved hunting with friends and later with his sons. Don started his career as a brick mason at the age of 19. He quickly became a skilled artist as a mason and owned his own business for over 30 years. Don built their beautiful family home in Highland in 1980 where they raised their ten children. Don had a love for Southern Utah where he spent most of his free time. It brought him joy to share his cabin and property in Monticello. His kids and grandkids have many fond memories of riding in Grandpa’s jeep down the dirt roads and hunting for arrowheads. Don is survived but his wife of 52 years, Pam; his children Lezlie (Jim) Ferguson, Clint (Diane), Clay (Genene), Dawn (Lane) Hansen, Clair, Jodi (Dan) Lund, Cal (Christy), Amber (Dan) Ferkovich, Chet (Shonnie), Paige (Derek) Peine, 46 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, two brothers, and two sisters. Don is preceded in death his parents, two brothers, and Peter Smith (Grandson). Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Highland Stake Center located at 5335 W. 11200 N. Highland, Utah. A viewing will be held the previous evening, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10-10:45 prior to the services at the same location. A special thank you to Envision Home Health & Hospice and the staff you lovingly cared for Don during his final days. The family would also like to express their gratitude for the countless hours of service provided by friends and neighbors.

Don Mack Smith

January 5, 1944 - August 17, 2016