Caroline Overson Jacobs Smith

Caroline Overson Jacobs Smith, age 86, passed away Aug. 31, 2016. She started her journey Aug. 19, 1930, in Lucin, Utah. She was born to William Christian Overson and Mina Johnson Overson. About the time she was in the third grade, the family moved to Delta. She went to school at Sutherland Elementary and Delta High School. She married Curtis Wayne Jacobs on Aug. 10, 1948 (he was the most handsome of them all), later solemnized in Salt Lake Temple on Nov. 21, 1952. Curtis worked at Tooele Army Depot, so they moved to Stockton. They had eight children. She was active in the church as chorister and other callings. Curtis died April 27, 1989. She later moved to Tooele and worked at the Glowing Embers as their baker, making pies and rolls for 11 years. She met her late husband John E. (Jack) Smith at the friendly Dance Club. They were married 11 years. They were a good team together remodeling and renting homes. He died March 3, 1996. She remained in Grantsville until 2014, when she moved to Santaquin to be close to siblings. She loved to help with humanitarian organizations. She was the fastest quilter of all. She loved singing and playing guitar for senior centers and care centers. She was famous for her carrot cake. Caroline is survived by her children DeLane Jacobs (Sherrie) of Midvale, John Jacobs of Tooele, Roberta Welton (Daniel Owen) of Monarch, Deborah Watson (Greg) of Tooele, Kevin Jacobs (Gail Morris ) of Cedar City, Curtis Lynn Jacobs of Santaquin and Corinne Campbell (Lance) of Magna. She is preceded in death by her son David Jacobs and husbands Curtis and Jack. Caroline requested no funeral. A viewing will be held Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at the LDS Church, 428 S. Hale Street, Grantsville, with another viewing at the same location on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, from 10-11 a.m., after which her body will be taken to the Grantsville cemetery for a ceremony of life. The family would like to thank the Santaquin 19th Ward for their kindness and Carma with Maple Creek Hospice for the best care and love they showed our mother.