Sidney Kay Smith Creer

St. George, UT – Sidney Kay Smith Creer was born October 15, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Emory Clarence and Verland Edith Evans Smith. She grew up on her family’s ranch near Strawberry Reservoir. That ranch remained one of her favorite places; she and her family would continue to gather there nearly each of Sidney’s 91 years.

Sidney leveled up Monday, November 3, 2025 at her home in St. George. After a crisp, beautiful autumn walk—yodeling down the lane as she went—she passed away peacefully in her sleep later that afternoon, attended by loving family.

Sidney graduated from East High School, in Salt Lake City, and attended the University of Utah. She met her future lifelong husband, George Gary Creer, in junior high. They began their courtship in high school and were married February 19, 1954, in the Salt Lake City Temple. “Gary,” as his family and friends knew him, passed in 2010; Sidney would go on living another 15 years before they would be reunited, still loving and cherishing his memory all the while.

They have four children together, along with 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sidney and Gary were passionate about supporting the pursuits and achievements of their posterity. Sidney was a wonderful, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and an unforgettable friend.

Sidney was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous church callings throughout her life. She always saw the good in everyone around her and respected their choices. More than that, she shined as an example, especially when it came to embracing and celebrating life’s most positive aspects.

Sidney’s hobbies and interests were the ranch, outdoor walks, traveling and spontaneous adventures, skiing, and reading. Additionally, she absolutely loved horses, as well as horse packing and trail riding with Gary and many of their great friends.

She is survived by her two younger brothers, Allan (Shirley) Smith and Lee (Sally) Smith; and by her four children: Jennifer (Richard) Kohler, Steven Creer, Jeffrey (Darci) Creer, and Michael (Barbara) Creer.

Sidney’s funeral services will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, with visitation at 11:30 a.m. and services at 1:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary (288 W. St. George Blvd. St. George, UT  84770)

In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice and be kind to everyone you meet.

Eliza Thomas Robertson

 

Eliza Carter (Woodyatt) Thomas Robertson 

            Grandmother was born in England in 1831.  When ten years of age, she, with her mother and family were converted to the gospel by President Wilford Woodruff and sailed for America in 1842 with Brother Clark in charge.  The ship landed at Quebec.  All their money was used for their transportation so they were obliged to remain there until they could earn enough money to go as far as Ohio.  From there they moved to Kanesville, three miles out from Nauvoo on the same road to Carthage.  The family was acquainted with the Prophet and the family saw he and his brother Hyrum as they passed their home going to Carthage at the time of their martyrdom.  The children well remember the gloom cast over that vicinity.  During their stay of ten years in the east they made three homes.

            Grandmother was a good driver, having had experience in driving four yoke of oxen while plowing for her brother, William Carter.  Her trip across the plains was expressed by her as her honeymoon trip; she thought it was so pleasant.  She and her mother were excellent cooks.  Her mother having run a bakery before coming to America.  Her family of ten referred to her plum puddings, currant loaves, cookies and such.

            Grandmother was a beautiful looking woman and very reserved in her manners.  Her home duties took most of her time and she aided her husband (William Robertson)

in the performance of his duties.  Living near the church she, up until her death, made the sacrament bread and kept the linen clean.  The crust from the sacrament was always enjoyed in milk by her children at their Sunday evening meal.

            She possessed much pride, though they hadn’t much of this world’s goods.  Her children tell of her always having a special calico dress for Sunday mornings and how they liked to see her in it.

            She died at the age of 49 having suffered for many years of rheumatic, which caused her death.

            Eliza was the daughter of Elizabeth Carter and Wm P. Woodyatt who did not marry.  Elizabeth was sealed to Charles Thomas her mothers first husband, and of course, to her mother Elizabeth Carter Thomas.  She married William Robertson 3 July 1851.

This history mentions only 10 children by Archive Records show 11 children.

 

 

Gary and Sidney Creer Family

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