Lawrence Stanley Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lawrence Stanley Smith passed away peacefully at home with his life partner Joann Smith and his dog Bella on March 24th, 2020. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 28th, 1934 to Daniel and Bertha Smith. He was 85 years old. As a young boy the family moved to Los Angeles where he spent most of his life until moving to Salt Lake City in 2016 to be closer to his son. He was married to Sydell Slutsky on July 3, 1954. They divorced in 1980. He married Joann Smith on February 14, 1993. Although they later divorced they remained close and continued living together. We are forever grateful for the loving care that Joann provided to Larry for the last few years of his life. He is survived by his two children Debra Gromfin and Dale Smith, his four grandchildren Adam Gromfin, Ryan Gromfin, Sean Smith and Anna Smith, his 3 great-grandchildren Asher Gromfin, Eli Gromfin and Cooper Gromfin and his brothers Ken and Norman (Nopo) Smith and his sister Patricia Smith. Larry began his professional career as a stock broker. He had a quick mind and was exceptionally gifted with his ability to calculate numbers quickly in his head. He parlayed his business acumen and his math skills into a successful real estate career. He and Sydell enjoyed watching their race horses run at the tracks in Southern California where they frequented the winner’s circle at both Hollywood and Santa Anita race tracks. He enjoyed watching sports and cheering for the local Los Angeles teams. He will be remembered by many for his generosity. He is preceded in death by his first wife Sydell Smith, his brother Warren Smith (Smitty), his sister Dorothy Holiday and his parents Daniel and Bertha Smith. The date of the memorial service will be posted later on this site when it is safe for us to gather to remember and celebrate Larry. If you have memories or photos you would like to share they can be posted at www.serenity.com

Lawrence Stanley Smith

May 28, 1934 - March 24, 2020