Robert Bailey Smith Obituary (1934

Robert Bailey Smith passed away peacefully on January 7, 2016 in Provo, Utah from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on January 16, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Edward Robert and Pauline Bailey Smith. Robert was an accomplished pianist and teacher and will be remembered by the many students whose lives he influenced. He was a member of the piano faculty at Brigham Young University for 28 years. His education includes Bachelor and Masters Degrees from BYU and study at the Juilliard School of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music and doctoral studies at Case Western Reserve University. Since his retirement in 1995, Robert has made his home in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii where he enjoyed the natural beauties and rich culture of the islands. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanette Boyack Smith; daughter, Paula Jan Smith; sister, Sheryll Brown; and special cousin, Dallyne Crowton. Visitation will be at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016, with graveside services to follow at East Lawn Memorial Hills. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.