Marilyn Loreen Smith

Marilyn Loreen Lippmann Smith, our loving mother, sister, and wife, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kurt Arthur Lippmann and Ione Tiffany Lippmann. She is survived by her husband, David Hyrum, her children Benjamin (Karen), Don (Rhonie), Laura (Sven), Michael (Sara), Melanie Smith, 13 grandchildren and many beloved nephews and nieces, as well as siblings Kenneth (Beverly) Lippmann, and LaVonne Francis.

David and Marilyn were happily wed in the Salt Lake City Temple on August 7th, 1970. Together they raised five wonderful children. She loved and adored each one of them. Her love for her children was matched only by her adoration for each of her precious grandchildren. Family was the most important thing in her life.

She found joy in music, cake making, and gardening. She had a love of skiing. In the snow, or on the water, she loved getting out with her husband and family. Trips to Hawaii, Disney, and cruises were her favorites.

Marilyn enjoyed many different church callings. Her favorites were as a missionary in the Hispanic Initiative and the Daily Dose Program where she helped teach English to non-English speaking people.

She took great joy in watching those she taught join the church. Being released from these callings was especially hard for her.

Marilyn could find a teaching moment in almost any situation. She was always quick to rephrase any negative thought into one of kindness and compassion for others. She did not care for gossip and taught and encouraged others to always look for the positive in people and reject the negative. She was a wonderful example of Christ and his love and generosity for others. Her love for the Lord inspired her to be the first to serve and the last to receive.

Mom was a fundamental cornerstone of our family. We are so grateful for her time with us and for all that she has done for us. To say that she will be missed is the greatest of understatements. However, we are comforted in the knowledge that we will one day be together again in God’s kingdom. I’m sure she is planning quite the reunion party as she patiently awaits our return. While we continue our journeys here, we know that she will be watching over each us, celebrating each of our victories that are yet to come, and comforting us in our times of need. Her example will never be forgotten, and her legacy will endure through each of us