Ardith M Farrell 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at the Logan Regional Hospital. He was born in Logan on April 17, 1921, to Marion L. and Dionetia Mortensen Farrell. He was raised in Smithfield where he resided his entire life in the Farrell family home.

Ardith attended schools in Cache Valley and graduated from North Cache High. He also attended Utah State University for two years.

Most of his adult years were spent as an employee for the Delmonte Canning Corporation. Ardith was the first person to do electrical welding in the Smithfield plant. Throughout most of his adult life he worked at Delmonte in many capacities: Welder, mechanic, maintenance foreman, general foreman and assistant Superintendent. All of these assignments paved the way for Ardith's advancement.

In 1958 he was appointed the superintendent of the Franklin, Idaho Delmonte Plant, a position he held for 18 years. Upon Retirement Ardith had worked for Delmonte a total of39 years.

A man of many talents Ardith also excelled at gardening, carpentry, repairs and remodeling jobs, and he especially enjoyed working with his son Craig, in the roofing business. Being a perfectionist everything he tackled was always done well. Possibly his greatest talent was helping and serving others.

Fishing and hunting and spending time with his family were some of his favorite pastimes.

Ardith was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was currently serving as a home teacher in his ward.

The Farrells have three children. Marilyn (John) Brady, Hyde Park, Craig (Cheryl) Farrell, Smithfield, and Susan (Paul) Davis, Boise, ID.

Ardith is survived by his children, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and three sisters, Doris F. MacDonald, Gladys F. Riggs and Eva Dee H. Hales. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rula, Parents, Marion and Dionetia, and sisters Loa F. Winget and Janice Farrell, and great granddaughter Kayla M. Wright.

Dad, grandpa, companion, brother, neighbor and friend to all, we love you and will miss you deeply. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Monday January 22, 2007 in the Smithfield 1st Ward Chapel 175 South 100 West. Friends and family may call from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday January 21,2007, at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 So. Main, Smithfield. A viewing will also be held prior to the services from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Church. Burial will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery.

Condolences may be extended to the family online at Allen Mortuaries.