Ronald Kay Smith Ronald Kay Smith, passed away March 16, 2022, in Snowflake. He was born Dec. 20, 1946, to Jesse M. and Marvel Smith. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 25, at the Centennial Stake Center, located at 175 W. 9th S., in Snowflake. An additional viewing will be held 9 to 10:15 a.m., on Saturday, March 26, with funeral service beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Centennial Stake Center. Burial will follow at the R.V. “Mike” Ramsay Memorial Cemetery in Snowflake. Or attend via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88951689480. Ron grew up in Snowflake and graduated from Snowflake High School. After high school, he was called on a two-and-a-half-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Germany. When he returned, he met his sweetheart, Rhonda Valee Willis. They were married in the Mesa Arizona Temple on Oct. 17, 1969. They later moved to Snowflake, where they raised their six children. Ron served in many church callings including bishop and stake president in the Snowflake Arizona Stake. Along with his wife, he truly loved the people of this community! While in Snowflake, he and his brother, Buck Smith, started Smith Moulding, Inc., in 1980. They worked side by side for over 20 years and built a successful business. Ron had many great examples to look up to in his life, including his parents, brothers and sisters, and church leaders who believed and followed the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ron loved his children and grandchildren and had a close, personal relationship with each of them. Ron’s posterity includes Kalee (Travis) Tenney, Valee (Dustin) Smith (deceased), Nicole (Brett) Brewer, Kristi (Doug) Chlarson, Brittney Smith, Matthew (Kaylee) Smith. He has 25 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda, and his daughter, Valee. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements.
