Ida Hughes Smith (Birth 19 Nov 1907/Death 02 Aug 1994)

Ida Hughes Smith
Ida Hughes Smith, 86, of Malad, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 1994, at her home following a long illness.

She was born November 19, 1907, in Samaria, Idaho, a daughter of David and Elizabeth Ann Thomas Hughes. She grew up and was educated in Samaria and Malad, attended Malad High School, and later received her L.P.N. nursing certificate at the Oneida County Hospital.

She married Roscoe Reed Smith January 11, 1928, in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. They had made their home in Holbrook and Malad, and she had worked for the Oneida County Hospital for many years.

She was active in the LDS Church, and had held many offices in Primary, Relief Society and MIA. She also served as stake mission secretary. She was a member of the Belletrist Club, Malad Valley Square Dancing Club, and the Malad Knitting Club.

Ida was well-known as a humanitarian, who had shown care and concern to many friends and neighbors.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Roscoe, who had cared for her during her long illness; two sons, Arthur R. Smith, of Malad, and Brent H. and wife, Mardene Smith, of Pocatello; three daughters, Jo Nonnenmacher of Brookings, Oregon, Sara M. and husband, Ronald Hartwick of Logan, Utah and Glenn Sue and husband, Richard Laursen, of Logan; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lavenia H. Palmer of Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Chet (Blanche) Burnett, of Malad. She was preceded in death by one brother, one sister and one grandson.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 6, 1994 in the Malad LDS Stake Chapel. Burial was in the Malad City Cemetery.

Ida Hughes Smith
Ida Hughes Smith, 86, of Malad, and wife of Roscoe Smith, died today, Aug. 2, 1994, at her home following a long illness. Funeral arrangements and an obituary will appear in a later edition of The Idaho State Journal. Services are under the direction of the Benson-Horsley Funeral Home of Malad.

Ida Hughes Smith
Idaho (?) Hughes Smith, 86, of Malad, and wife of Roscoe Smith, died Tuesday August 2, at her home following a long illness.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, 12:00 noon at the Malad LDS Third Ward Chapel. Friends may call Friday evening 7:00 to 9:00 o’clock at Benson-Horsley Funeral Home, and one hour prior to service. Burial will be in the Malad City Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow in next week’s edition of The Idaho Enterprise.

Thank you
The family of Ida Smith would like to express their appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to her during her lengthy illness. A special thanks to Vicky, Patsy, Stephanie, Cathy and Sue, whose tireless efforts enabled Roscoe to care for her at home until her death. Thanks to the many friends, neighbors and relatives who offered condolences and share our sorrow at her passing.
Roscoe Smith
JoAnn Nonnenmacher
Sally & Ron Hortwick
Arthur Smith
Brent & Mardeen Smith
Sue and Rick Lausen

In Loving Memory of
Ida Hughes Smith
Born November 19, 1907 – Samaria, Idaho
Died August 2, 1994 – Malad City, Idaho

Funeral Service
Saturday August 6, 1994 – 12 Noon
Malad L.D.S. Stake Chapel
Bishop Brad Thorpe, officiating

Compassionate service by the 3rd Ward
Relief Society, Sandra Hess, president

Service
Family Prayer…………………………Brent Smith, son
Prelude and Postlude…………………..Iris Blaisdell
Invocation…………………………….Harry Hurd, grandson in law
Life Sketch……………………..Toni Hurd, granddaughter
Vocal Duet…………………….”Oh My Wonderful One”
Cathy Jensen and Rolene Gleed
Acc. by Iris Blaisdell

Speaker………………………..Waldo Blaisdell
Medley of Favorites…………………Iris Blaisdell
Speaker…………………………….John Roderick
Vocal Duet……………………….”Somewhere My Love”
Don and Carol Eliason
Benediction…………………………..Ken Ward, nephew

Concluding Service
Malad City Cemetery
Dedicatory Prayer…………….Curt Mathews, grandson
Casket Bearers
Grandsons
Cameron Smith
Allen Smith
Scott Smith
Kevin Smith
Thad Smith
Curt Mathews