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.
