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150 learn about Joseph F. Smith

Published: Saturday, April 1, 2000

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OGDEN, Utah — More than 150 people in the Kingston and Skyline Wards, Ogden Utah Weber Heights Stake, celebrated the anniversary of the Relief Society here March 22 with a special program highlighting the life and attributes of President Joseph F. Smith.

Ann Smith Nebeker, a granddaughter of the Church's sixth president, and her daughter, Catherine N. Diamond, spoke of President Smith as a loving and caring father and grandfather.

Sister Nebeker shared her memories of growing up as the granddaughter of President Smith. She said his family members thought of him as a "wonderful and caring" father who was concerned about the welfare of his family. During the presentation Sister Diamond wore a dress that belonged to her great-grandmother, Alice Anna Smith.