About Lot Delano Smith
Dr. Lot Delano Smith, age 89, passed away December 2, 2023, at his residence in Gilbert, Arizona.
Lot was born June 1, 1934 in the home of his parents, James and Winnie Smith of Central, Arizona.
Lot is a graduate of Thatcher High School, Eastern Arizona College, and he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree at Colorado State University.
He married Portia Karen O’Quinn, September 9, 1960 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They recently celebrated their 63 rd wedding anniversary.
Lot was a successful Veterinarian working on both small and large animals. Lot loved serving in his community. He was President of Thatcher-Central Parent Teachers Association, Alumni President of EAC, President of the EAC Foundation, and Board Member at Thatcher Unified School District.
Lot was a man of faith and served in several callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served a 2 ½ year mission in Uruguay. He served as Bishop of the Central Ward, First Counselor in the Thatcher Stake Presidency, and as a ward chorister with his wife Portia at the Organ.
Lot is survived by his wife of 63 years, Portia Karen O’Quinn and his 5 children, Robb (Lisa) Smith, Heidi (Steve) Allred, Heather (Mark) Howard, Ladd (Audra) Smith, Nikki (Kevin) McEuen and 18 beautiful Grandchildren and 22 Great-Grandchildren.
Lot is the 9 th of 10 children and was preceded in death by his parents James and Winnie Smith, siblings; Omer, Keith, Eldon, Kent, Max, Arvid, Dale, Fawn and Roger.
Funeral services for Lot Delano Smith will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel on Friday, December 8, at 9 a.m. Address: 777 E. Elliot Rd. Gilbert, AZ. 85234
Lot will return to his birthplace for his burial and resting place. A Dedicating the Grave will take place at the Central Arizona Cemetery, Friday, December 8, at 2 p.m.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
