Grandma Smead

Richards sweet Granpa passed away on Friday. I wanted to post his obiturary in memory of him.

On October 12, 2010 Robert Sidney Smead passed away in Provo, Utah surrounded by his loving family. Robert (Bob) was born April 6, 1929 to Richard and Catherine Smead in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended schools in Utah and California. He graduated with honors in Economics from Stanford University. He served an honorable LDS mission in the Eastern States Mission (1950- 52). Bob married his eternal sweetheart, Norma Mae Crowther, on July 10, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. He served as a US Naval Officer in the Korean Conflict. Bob had a long and illustrious career with IBM. He was a faithful and diligent member of the Church and found great joy in serving in all his callings especially that of Patriarch.

Our father had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He was rarely without a book in his hand, or a tower of books nearby. Dad was quick witted, a master of the one-liners. He loved word play, recently one of his favorite quips was "It's better to be seen than viewed". Our father was a man of principle and integrity. Dad always went about quietly doing good. He believed in his adage, "Knowing is not enough". He was a patient man, a kind man, and a compassionate man a true disciple of Christ. Dad loved and adored his wife, and loved and served his family. He was a man of rock-solid faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He leaves a legacy of committed service and sacrifice.

Bob is survived by his wife, Norma; his children Robert (Gloria), Katherine (David) Haimson, Shauna (Robert) Mundinger, Cynthia (Scott) Gardner and twelve grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren (with 2 more on the way).

Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 18 at 11am at the Grandview 9th Ward, 1555 North 1350 West; Provo, Utah. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6 to 8pm at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State, Orem, Utah, and Monday morning from 9:45-10:45am at the church. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn in Salt Lake City.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff at Beehive Home, Provo and Alpine Home Heath Care and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund or the General Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.