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Steven Smith
(Feburary 16, 1957 - June 11, 2000)

Steven Tolman Smith, age 43, died peacefully at home Sunday, June 11, 2000, after a long illness. At his side were his loving and devoted wife Kim, his youngest son, Parker, and extended family. His eldest son, Tony, is in the Missionary Training Center preparing to serve in the Mexico Tampico Mission.

Steven and his identical twin brother were born February 16, 1957 in Salt Lake City, son of Paul W. and Alice Buckmiller Smith. He married Kim Egginton of Bountiful, Utah in the Salt Lake Temple on September 15, 1978. They were blessed with two wonderful sons: Stephen Anthony, 19, and Stanton Parker, 16, of whom he was very proud.

He was raised in the Holladay and Mt. Olympus areas -- attending Churchill Jr. and Skyline High schools. He was an Eagle Scout. He served an LDS mission to Milan, Italy from 1976 to 1978. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Utah. After graduation, he was commissioned an officer in the United States Air Force and attended USAF pilot training. In May of 1982, he proudly received his pilot "wings". For eight years, he served as an active duty Air Force pilot. In 1989, he was hired as an airline pilot for Northwest Airlines. He traveled the world extensively and thoroughly loved his career in aviation.

Steven loved life and his large circle of family and friends. He particularly enjoyed music and the arts, traveling, the outdoors, gardening, cycling and skiing. He played the violin and found great joy playing in a string trio with his sons, accompanied by his wife. He was certified as a ski instructor by the Professional Ski Instructors of America. As a member of the LDS Church, he served in numerous callings, including branch president, counselor in a Bishopric, High Priest group leader and Elder's Quorum president. His faith in Jesus Christ and his Heavenly Father served him well through the trials of his life.

From Gamofite News, Summer 2000, issue 13:

We Will Miss Steven

Long-time Gamofite Steven Smith died June 11 from complications of AIDS. Steven was active in Gamofites, Affirmation and Family Fellowship. He and his wife Kim set a wonderful example of love and support through great difficulties. They shared their struggles dealing with a gay/straight marriage and AIDS as featured speakers at many conferences. The Smith string trio, Steven and his two sons, accompanied by Kim enriched our gatherings with their music. Steven's humor, talent and advocacy for love and understanding will be missed.

Please add your own tribute by sending an email to James Kent.

See also:

The Smith Family