PRICE-Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend, Ellen Janette Smith Burghardt Polito, age 83, passed away December 11, 2015 from a broken heart.
She was born August 7, 1932 in Myton, Utah to Abraham Owen and Myra Smith. Married James Vincent Polito, August 23, 1956 in Sunnyside, Utah; Jim recently passed away on October 15, 2015.
Janet was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was an avid reader who loved sewing, baking and caring for family and her pets within the comforts of her home. Janet enjoyed the tranquility of the outdoors, especially when she could enjoy it with her family. Janet dedicated her life to the service of others. Her sweet spirit and generosity will be cherished forever. “Rest in Peace Mom, We Love You!”
Survivors include her four daughters and two sons, Bonnie (Ron) Holt, Sandy, Marvin (Sheila) Burghardt, Price, Anthony Polito, Price, Rose (Randy) Daugherty, Montrose, CO., Mary (Steve) Quintana, Price, Penny (Kirk) Sherman, Spring Glen; brother, Michael Smith, Salt Lake; sisters, Margaret Abrams, California, Katherine Nelson, Spring Glen, LaMarca Jensen, Fruita, CO; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; son, Phillip; parents; brother, Dee Smith and her grandson, Robert Holt.
Funeral service, Thursday, December 17, 2015, 10:00 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street) in Price. Family will be at Mitchell’s Thursday one hour prior to service. Interment will be in the Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Janet online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net
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