Corabelle Smart Crossley Obituary (1925 - 2016)

Corabelle Smart Crossley; passed away on January 7, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 90. Born; April 11, 1925 to La Forrest Vining Smart and Zelma Bunche Robertson Smart in Harlowton, MT. She was the ninth child of thirteen children, raised on the Smart Family Ranch. She graduated from Harlowton High School in 1943. She graduated from the St. Patrick School of Nursing of Missoula, MT in 1946. She married Robert Vern Crossley in June 1947 and moved to Murray, Utah were she raised her family of 3 boys and 1 girl. She spent most of her 30+ years of her nursing career at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. Corabelle served faithfully as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many Church callings and as a Temple worker. Corabelle dedicated herself to her family, the Health and Welfare of our Community and our Veteran Military Personnel. She was a Volunteer member of the Murray Ladies Civic Guild, DAV Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and the Women's Legislative Council of Utah. In April of 2002; Corabelle was named the "Club Women of the Year" by the State General Federation of Women's Clubs of Utah in recognition of her Community Service. She was a past Utah State DAV Auxiliary Commander. She was a voting Judge for more than 25 years and Chairwomen of the Women's Legislative Council of Utah. She will be dearly missed by all. Corabelle is survived by her sons; James (Julie) Crossley of Wyoming and Richard (Deonn) Crossley of New Mexico, Sister Zelma Etchemendy of California, nine grandchildren, 17 Great grandchildren, 1 Great-Great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters, 6 brothers, her husband Robert V. Crossley, her son Daniel Crossley and daughter Valerie Crossley. Funeral services will be held Friday, 15 January 2016 at 11 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah with an evening viewing Thursday, 14 January 2016 from 6-8 p.m., as well as one hour prior to services on Friday. Interment: Roy City Cemetery, 5200 S 2300 W, Roy, UT 84067. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com The Crossley Family would like to thank the wonderful care givers at the Legacy Village Memory Care Unit in Taylorsville for the support and care of Corabelle this past year. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT