Darrell F. Smith

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Darrell Fenwick Smith (born February 13, 1927 in Provo , Utah - † June 5, 2013 ) was an American soldier, missionary, lawyer and politician ( Republican Party ).

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Darrell Fenwick Smith, eldest son of Eleanor Seegmiller and Walter Fenwick Smith, was born in Utah County in 1927 . He lost his father at a young age. He and his three siblings were then raised by their mother. As a result, he learned about hard work and caring for others. He graduated from Dixie College in St. George ( Washington County ).

During the Second World War he served in the US Navy . He then served as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California .

He then moved to Washington, DC. There he met his future wife, Marjorie Ann Hill. They were married on August 27, 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple. The couple lived in Washington, DC In the following years he attended the American University Law School , where he graduated in 1956 . He served in the United States Navy Reserve . He was admitted to the bar in 1957. During their stay in Washington, DC, the Smiths had three children there: Wendy, Becky and Kevin.

In 1958 the family moved to Arizona and settled in Mesa ( Maricopa County down). The couple had two more children there: Karen and Teresa.

Smith practiced law in Arizona for most of his life. He began working in the district attorney's office and then opened his own legal practice. In 1964 he was elected Attorney General of Arizona and was re-elected once. Smith held the post from 1965 to 1969. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the passage of consumer laws.

Smith was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions including as a scout leader, bishop, and advisor to the Mesas West Stake Presidency. In 1981 he and his wife were appointed directors of the England Birmingham Mission , which they both held for three years.

After his death he was buried in the city cemetery in Mesa.

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SURNAME Smith, Darrell F.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Smith, Darrell Fenwick (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American soldier, missionary, lawyer, and politician
DATE OF BIRTH February 13, 1927
PLACE OF BIRTH Provo , Utah
DATE OF DEATH 5th June 2013