Karma Cahoon Roper

Karma Roper, 88 of Smithfield, Utah left her journey here on earth to return “home”, on January 6, 2008 at her son’s home in Willard, Utah.

She was a very special lady and was loved and respected by everyone. Karma was only three years old, when her mother passed away leaving her and her father so very alone. On April 3, 1940 she married Frank B. Roper in the Logan Temple in Logan, Utah, and from this union three children were born: Steven B. Roper, Linda Roper Winward, and Rick B. Roper.

Karma served in many church auxiliaries including Primary President, a Stake Primary Counselor, M.I.A. teacher, Spiritual Living instructor as well as Relief Society Secretary, chorister and various class leaders.

Thirty six years of her married life, were spent on the Roper Ranch with her loved husband, Frank, in Thatcher, Idaho. During these years, many hours of hard work, challenges, love, fun, and memorable experiences were made and shared. In 1975, after 36 years of rewarding farm and ranch life, they sold the ranch to Carter Brothers and moved to Smithfield City, Utah were they shared their remaining years.

Her dear husband preceded her in death in the year 2002. Still surviving are her children Steve (Diane) of Willard, Utah, Linda (Fred) of Arimo, Idaho, Rick (Ila) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and their families which include 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 12 in the Smithfield Stake Center, 600 East 120 South in Smithfield, Utah. A viewing for friends and family will be held from 10 am to 11:30 am prior to services at the church. Burial will take place at the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net . Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan, Utah.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund and/or Humanitarian Aid of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.