Happy Easter

Being that it is Easter I thought that it would be appropriate to make a little post.  I will probably only use this blog to post things that will help act as a history of this time for my kids.  We put together a slideshow of Ashlee for the memorial, and I thought it would be nice to have it here for my family.

It has only been 2 weeks since Ashlee passed away.  To be honest I have been sad.  It is hard.
It has been helpful having all of our friends and family around to keep us distracted...but from everything I have read and heard, it just takes times.  We will always love and miss Ash...one of the only things that keeps me going is Ash wanted us to live our lives and be happy...so we are trying to do that.

Sophie's counselor asked her how it made her feel when her mom passes away, and she said "It makes me happy because I know she is in Heaven, and with heavenly father...and she doesn't hurt anymore."  Let that simple statement remind us on this Easter Sunday that there is so much more to life, remember that Heaven is not far away, and we will be with all of our loved ones again.  Jesus died so that we might all live again.

Ashlee Smoot Obituary

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.

Please share your thoughts and stories of Ashlee at 

Ashleesmoot@gmail.com

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.

Ashlee Smoot May 5th 1982-March 12th 2016

The moment I feared for the last 17 months became a reality last night.  At 11:37 pm Saturday March 12th 2016 my sweet Ashlee took her final mortal breathe.  She was surrounded by all of her family and peacefully moved on to the next journey.  She no longer hurts, no longer feels pain, and no longer has to be worried.   For days friends and family visited with her, and spent the last precious moments of her life with her.  She made the moments count and provided us with memorable moments we will treasure forever.  She was so so strong, she didn't want to give in, but finally her little body gave into the light and warmth, and moved on to live with her Heavenly Parents again.  She has been and is so much to so many.  She taught us how to live a better life, gave us such a deep perspective none of us will ever be the same.
My heart is truly broken...the pain and sadness I feel is something I will never truly be able to descride.  However I know Ash is so happy now.  She is looking down on us all with that perfect understanding, and perfect love we all long for.  Although there will never be an explanation someone can give me in this life, she now knows the reasons why she had to walk such a difficult and painful road.  She is free.  She can run and jump and play again.
As she approached death the veil had been thin at times.  I know right where she is...and that place is perfect.  That place doesn't have cancer...that place only has LOVE and LIGHT.

A few days before she passed we talked about our lives...we were both able to say that we have no regrets...Ashlee lived a life that she was proud of...a life we were all proud of.

Ashlee- We all love and miss you so much.  We will all forever be touched by who you were...Thank you for everything you gave to us.  You are loved by so many!

We will be having her viewing this coming Friday the 18th from 6-8pm at the Kamas stake center, and Funeral services this coming Saturday the 19th at 11am at the same location.  I will post more details as we get closer.