Spencer Austin Smith

Spencer AustinSmith 1983 ~ 2004  Spencer Austin Smith, beloved son of Gordon and Carmen, brother to Heather, Russell, Allison and Carolyn, sweetheart to Stephanie and friend to many, passed away on November 30, 2004, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born July 27, 1983 in Sandy, Utah. He was a member of the LDS Church and attended Alta High School. Spencer was a talented photographer, inventor, and artist. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, rock climbing, and biking. He attained the level of Life Scout in the BSA. He loved his photography class with Ms. Bailey where he excelled and was inspired by the teachings of that class. He received an Award of Merit from Salt Lake Community College Photo Expo for his photography work. Spencer had a pure heart and accepted everyone. He was witty and likeable, honest and sincere in his relationships. He had a special connection with children and was a big brother to his sweetheart's family.  Spencer is survived by his parents, siblings, and sweetheart as well as his grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the Eastridge 4th Ward, 11777 So. Willow Wood Dr. (850 E.). A viewing will be held for friends and family Friday evening at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 So. from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday at the church one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Spencer's name to the Moran Eye Center, 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 Attn: Eve LeClair for research in Retinitis Pigmentosa. The family wishes to thank all those who helped and supported Spencer at the scene of the accident, paramedics, LifeFlight medical team, and all the medical professionals at the University of Utah Medical Center.