Monday, December 29, 2008

Paul Smith




Paul Smith 853 No. 4000 W. Rexburg, Idaho 83440
ph.# (208)356-3416
e-mail plsmth201@msn.com
Activity at BRHS that most influenced my life.
As I recall, none in particular. They all had some part, as well as my friends and teachers.
My life this past 55 years: I have worked at the Tooele Ordnance Depot as a mechanic and then at Hill Air Force Base as an electoral plater. I served a mission to South Africa, did military service in Korea, then went to college at USU, was married. I finished college and we raised four sons.
I lived in Logan, Utah, Palmdale,California, Encino, California, San Jose, California, Fair Oaks, California, Linden, Utah, and since 1984 I have lived in Rexburg Idaho.
My accomplishments include: three Eagles scouts, four missionaries, currently seven grandchildren (the joy of my life).
The first son, Roy, was born in Logan Utah, lives in Anchorage, Alaska, has three sons and a daughter. Works at servicing city buses and does commercial fishing.
Second son, Claine, born in Lancaster, California, lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has a daughter, works in the hospital as a registered nurse.
Third son, Karl, born in San Jose, California, lives in Reno, Nevada, has a son and a daughter, he is an attorney and does litigation for an insurance company.
Our son, Greg, born in Santa Clara, California, lives in Salt Lake City, not yet married, works as a substitute teacher, still trying to finish college at the University of Utah, and sings in the Tabernacle choir.
My wife, Rhea, and I are in reasonably good health, but feel the wear and tear of the years, but we have a good life together.
We like camping and fishing in the summer, and I like snowmobiling in the winter. We raised a big garden. I still like to tinker with anything that has an engine, and enjoy woodworking projects. We have traveled in our motorhome from the southern border through Alaska and from California to New York.
We also enjoy camping in Island Park and Yellowstone Park. With my sons, we have enjoyed fishing trips in Alaska together. My wife and I have taken a cruise to visit the ruins of on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.
As a novelty, a friend and I toured Yellowstone Park on a vintage tractor. It was never known to have been done before. My younger son says that it does not take much to entertain dad.
A friend of mine gave me a ride in his P-51 Mustang. I am still smiling from the experience. I am presently serving as a High Priest group leader in our Ward. My wife and I were ordinates workers in the Idaho Falls temple. We hope to soon be working in the Rexburg Temple.

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