Theron Leon Smith, age 87, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021.
Leon was born November 14, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George Robert Smith and Ina Carson Smith. He grew up in Salt Lake City and, later, moved to Provo, Utah. After graduating high school, Leon enlisted in the U.S. Marines, during the Korean War.
He met, and soon married, the love of his life, Dorothy Mae Gull, in 1954. They spent their first two years of marriage at a sheep camp in Utah’s Strawberry Valley. The next 63 wonderful years were spent together, raising two children: Jeffrey Leon and Jennifer.
Leon was an Exalted Ruler of the Provo Elks Lodge, for several years beginning in 1983. His career was spent in sales, from appliances to candy; and, later on, in selling vehicles. After retiring, he spent the last fifteen years of his life working at Macey’s Grocery in Spanish Fork.
He loved spending time with his family through hunting, fishing, and camping at their property in Indianola, Utah.
Leon is survived by his son, Jeffrey Leon (Lynda) Smith; and his son-in-law, Bob A. Green; five grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren; and his siblings: Norma Jean Snyder, June Johnson, and Tora Baldree. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; his daughter, Jennifer; and his brothers: Robert Laurence Smith, George “Jack” Smith, Orville Lyle Smith, and Barth Leroy Smith; as well as one grandson, Trent Leon Smith.
A private Graveside Service was held by Leon’s family, November 13, 2021, at Spanish Fork City Cemetery, in keeping with Leon’s wishes.
Leon’s family would like to thank iCare Hospice, Bonnie Ballard, and Kori Verwer, for taking great care of him in his final years.
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