Viola Mary Smith

1908 - 2001  (93 years)

• Name	Viola Mary Smith
  Born	8 Jan 1908	Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
  Gender	Female
  Died	21 Feb 2001	Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah
  	Viola passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, February 21, 2001. Born January 8, 1908 in Salt Lake City to Caphus Jeff Smith and Mary Steward Groves Smith. She was the oldest of eight children. Viola was a member of the LDS Church and devoted wife of John Lewis Potter. They were married July 26, 1923 and later sealed in the Logan Temple. Lewis preceded her in death in 1989. She was the loving mother of Gene (Betty Lou), Jay, deceased, (Elisabeth), Gerald (Jan), Delbert (Frances), Karen (Phil) Marsh. Grandmother and great-grandmother to several grandchildren, numerous great and great-great-grandchildren, all of whom loved Grandma Potter dearly. Also survived by brother, Lester Smith and sister, Ruby Kass. Preceded in death by sons, Bobby and Jay, three brothers and two sisters. Mom and Dad were constant companions. They enjoyed working in the yard, camping, fishing in the Uintas and down in Arizona, making lasting friendships along the way. Many summers were spent in Woodland. Mom enjoyed her home and yard. Their flowers and vegetable garden were appreciated by family friends and neighbors. Aunt Vi's was always a gathering place for the family. She did beautiful hand work, making sure to share it. Most of all she taught us how to love. She was a special Mom. Our family wishes to express our gratitude to Noralyn Snow and the staff at Draper Care Center for the loving care Mom received while she was there. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 12 noon at the Poppy Lane Chapel, 9501 South Poppy Lane, Sandy UT, where friends may call one hour prior to service and from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2001 at Lake Hills Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, 10055 South State, Sandy UT. Funeral Directors, Deseret Memorial Mortuary. (Deseret News - February 21, 2001)
  Person ID	I14196	Grow
  Last Modified	6 Aug 2013

  
  

  Family	John Lewis Potter,   b. 1 Mar 1902, Union, Salt Lake, Utah ,   d. 11 Jan 1989, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah  (Age 86 years)
  Children	1. Delbert Wayne Potter,   b. 24 Sep 1934, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah ,   d. 19 Sep 2001, Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah  (Age 66 years)
  Last Modified	6 Aug 2013
  Family ID	F4925	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 8 Jan 1908 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Died - 21 Feb 2001 - Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah  = Link to Google Earth
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  John Lewis and Viola Mary Smith Potter Posted to the Potter Family Tree Ancestry.com