Creer Family History

 

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.