Dylan Carson Smith
Dylan Carson Smith left his earthly family on April 26th, 2023, in Lindon Utah, in a tragic accident. Dylan was born January 10th, 2005, to Neil and Kristina Smith and it was clear from the beginning that he was going to leave his own mark on this earth and with everyone he met. He grew up in Payson and Bluffdale and made friends wherever he was. Dylan graduated from the Utah Military Academy in 2022, a year earlier than he should have just to prove that he could. He was in school to be a plumbing apprentice and had big plans for his future.
He grew up with an adventurous spirit and would never turn down a chance to do something new. He loved to fish, hunt, 4-wheel at the sand dunes and his most recent love, motorcycles. He loved to be with his older brother, who was also his best friend, and was right next to him in everything they did.
To know Dylan was to love him. His mischievous eyes and amazing one-dimple could charm anyone, for good or for worse and his infectious laugh could light up a room. Dylan was a brother to 8 siblings and prided himself on being the king of pestering. He liked to be a prankster, and no one was safe from his mischief. Dylan was also a helper. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone, whether he was asked or not. His brothers and sisters were the world to him, and he tried to help them in everything they did. He also loved being around his cousins and considered them his friends, and his friends were considered family.
Dylan was preceded in death by his uncle, Alex Butts, aunt, Heather Butts, uncle Matt Moore, his grandpas Cory Smith and Wayne “Woogie” Parry. He is survived by his mother, Kristina Smith (Brian Beck), his father Neil (Carol) Smith, his brothers Dalton, Talon, Tayte, Gavin, Noah, his sisters Katie, Kelsie and Gracie, Grandparents Mary & Curtis Bateman, Douglas & Noami Butts, Nick Beck, Pearl Grace-Beck, Deanne Parry, Bonnie Lamb, Walter & Sandra Morse. He is also survived by his great-grandparents Douglas & Irene Lamb, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins that loved him dearly.
Dylan touched many lives, and his presence will live on in his family and friends. He was so loved, and words can’t express how much he will be missed. He lived a lot of life in his 18 years, almost as if he knew his time would be short. We are comforted in the knowledge we will see him again and he is fishing in heaven with his grandpas.
Funeral Services will be Friday, May 5, 2023, 12:00 pm in the Orchard 1st Ward, 670 East 800 North, Orem. Family and Friends may visit Thursday evening from 6-8pm or Friday morning from 10:30-11:30 am at the church. Interment will be in East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 North 650 East, Provo. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.walkersanderson.com.