Betty Jane Smith

Our beloved mother and grandmother, gently and peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, left this life and arrived into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2010.

She was born October 22, 1922 to James and Mildred Jordan in Preston, Kansas. Betty was married to Duane Arndt and had two daughters, later divorced. She married Robert Dale Smith and had a son and a daughter. She was widowed in 1965. Betty worked at Boeing Aircraft on the production line during World War II. Betty and her family moved to Utah in 1962, where she was the voice of Tracy Collins Bank for 27 years as their PBX Operator until her retirement. Betty loved her family, church and many friends. She was actively involved in church, several social groups and various clubs.

Betty is survived by daughters; Jan Partin, Cheri (Ray) Roberts, Sidney (Gail) Waite and daughter-in-law Colleen Smith. Betty has 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild due in June of 2010; she is also survived by 8 brothers and 4 sisters.

Preceded in death by her father, mother, husband, son (John), and brother (Bill Jordan).

A service celebrating Betty’s life will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Olympus Presbyterian Church, 3280 E. 3900 S., Salt Lake City.

Many thanks to the staff at Crossland Health Care and Inspiration Hospice for their compassionate care.