Petrolena Smith Obituary

Petrolena (Pat) Archuleta Smith, 90, of Perry, Utah died December 23, 2024 in Pocatello, Idaho.

She was preceded by her husband Dickson C. Smith on September 17, 2005. She is survived by her son Michael E. Bird of Albuquerque, New Mexico and daughter Earlene (Early) Bird of Pocatello, Idaho. She has two grandsons, Matthew J. Robinette of Pinedale, Wyoming, Isaac C. Herbert (Brandy) of Brigham City, Utah, great granddaughter Vera Sue Robinette of Boulder, Wyoming. Dickson’s children are Dickson and Jean Smith, Gizelle and Reed Pettingill, Keith and Lynn Smith and Elise Smith. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Pat was born in San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico and spent her early years there with her grandmother. She worked for Intermountain Indian School for many years until her retirement. She thoroughly enjoyed her years as an Educational Aide working with the young women in the girl’s dormitory.

Some of Pat’s favorite things were visits from family and friends, cats and dogs, going for walks, reading, cooking with Dickson and good coffee. I hope there’s a Starbuck’s in heaven. She attended St. Henry’s Catholic Church until she couldn’t drive any longer.

Pat’s family thanks Quail Ridge Assisted Living staff and all medical personnel and Enhabit Hospice for the care of our mother. She was truly grateful to all of you.

There will be a viewing on January 14, 2025 from 6-8 pm at Gillies Funeral Chapel in Brigham City, Utah. Funeral will be held at Gillies January 15, 2025 at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Willard Cemetery immediately following.