Ashlee Smoot
May 5th 1982-March 12th 2016
On March 12th 2016 Ashlee Smoot gracefully passed away surrounded by loved ones at her home in Kamas, UT after a 17 month battle with stage 4 colon cancer. Ashlee was only 33 years old.
Ashlee was born May 5th 1982 in Salt Lake City, Ut to Larry & Jamie Simper. She grew up in the Murray Holiday area of Salt Lake City with Siblings Sunni, Trevor, and Cydnee.
Ashlee attended Cottonwood high school and graduated in 2000. She then went on to graduate with her BS in Sociology from the University of Utah.
On April 28th 2005 Ashlee married Audy Smoot in the Salt Lake City temple. They were truly a team in every sense of the word. They loved to travel the world, always looking for an adventure. Whether cycling or skiing, surfing or simply sitting on the beach, Ashlee knew how to enjoy life.
Something always told Ashlee she needed to be done having her children by the time she was 30. On August 26th 2008 Sophie and Finn were born. Ashlee's true calling in life was to be a mother. The pure joy and sense of accomplishment she received from being a mother was truly inspired. She made raising twins look easy. A few years later on Sept. 12th 2012 Van was born when Ashlee was 30. Looking back the sense of urgency she had to get her children here was inspired, and allowed her at least a few years with all of them.
On Oct 11th 2014 Ashlee was diagnosed with Cancer. She never wanted any one's pity or excuses. Looking at her you would have never known the battle that was raging inside her body. Her team of Dr's would always say she looked like a Super model walking in for her treatment. Ashlee's grace, strength and courage inspired anyone who came in contact with her. Her beauty was striking, her touch so tender, and her love undeniably divine.
Cancer may have taken her life, but it did not determine how she lived her life. If Ashlee were still here she would tell you that Life is for Living, and that we better enjoy each day the Lord grants us here on earth.
Ashlee is survived by her husband Austin (Audy) Smoot, her children Sophia (7), Finn(7), and Van Smoot(3). Her parents Larry and Jamie Simper, Siblings; Sunni White (Greg), Cydnee Simper, and Trevor Simper (Melissa). Audy's parents; Sherm and Sherri Smoot, Bob and Nan Burnett. Audy's siblings; Hilary Zwhalen (Rob), Robbie Smoot (Lucy), Taylor Smoot, McKinley Smoot.
Memorial services to be held at the Kamas, UT Stake Center 3038 SR 32 Kamas, UT 84036
Time: 6pm-8pm Friday March 18th & Saturday March 19th 9:30-10:30am
Funeral Services to be held at the Kamas, UT Stake Center 3038 SR 32 Kamas, UT 84036
Time: 11am
Grave Dedication: At Woodland Cemetery following funeral services.
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In lieu of flowers and donations please take that money and create a memory with your family. If you are stubborn and insist then you can contribute to Ashlee Smoot Donations at any ZIONS bank.
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