Frank Purser Smith, 87, passed away on October 19, 2007 at the Veteran’s Nursing Home in Salt Lake City.

Frank was born October 10, 1920 to Donald E. and Fern Purser Smith in Logan, Utah. He graduated from Logan High School and attended Utah State University and Weber State College. He played football for both universities until he was called into the U.S. Army in 1942. He served during World War II in Germany and France. After his discharge, he returned to Logan where he married Valier Roos. They had five children. They divorced, and in 1974 Frank married Fleda Ruth Smith in the Logan Temple.

Frank loved the outdoors. Fishing was his passion, and he won several awards for catching some “big ones”. He was talented in many areas, including woodworking, fly-tying, restoring fishing rods and bicycles. Throughout his life, Frank owned a sporting goods store, managed a restaurant at Beaver Ski Lodge, worked at Hill Air Force Base, and worked in the USU maintenance department, where he retired in 1984.

Frank was a loving father. The time he spent with each child were treasured moments. Preceding Frank in death are his parents, a sister, Barbara Gilgen, and a brother, Rodney Smith. He is survived by his wife, Fleda, five children; Kristine (Larry) Call, Kenneth (Kitsy) Smith, Jennie (Dan) Gillespie, Matt (Kami) Smith, and Cameron Smith; three step-children; John (Katy) Terry Jr., Suzan (Michael) Will, and Cynthia (Charles) Hailes. He is also survived by brothers, Alan (Colleen) Smith and Robert Smith, 25 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren.

The Smith family expresses gratitude to Dr. Steven Salisbury, Dr. Louise Tobey, and their staff for their concern and care. Also they appreciate the staff of the Veteran’s Nursing Home for the compassionate services they provided for Frank during his months there.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Allen Hall Mortuary Chapel, 34 East Center St., in Logan, UT. Prior to the services, family and friends are invited to visit from 11:30 to 12:30. Burial will be in the Logan City Cemetery with military honors.

Condolences may be shared with the family at Allen Mortuaries.