Wendy Ann Bentsen Smith, 54, left the loving arms of her family on Dec. 13, 2009, due to a lingering illness. She was born Sept. 27, 1955 to AJ (Cub) and Pauline Barkdull Bentsen. She was a member of the Bear Lake High School class of 1993, however she did not graduate with them. On July 14, 1972 Wendy married Tim Smith, and they had three children. Wendy was happiest when she was with family, and her grandchildren were such a delight. She enjoyed cooking and doing crafts with them. Of course the grandkids could not get enough of their grandma, and she was always ready for an activity with the kids. Camping with family and friends, Dutch oven cooking, canning, working in her yard creating beautiful flowers and gardens for everyone to enjoy were just some of her many passions in life. Wendy ts.survived by her husband; son Jeremy, two daughters, Brandi (Justin) Parker and Shelbee; her sister RaeAnn (Dennis) Wilcox; five beautiful grandchildren, Kayden, Kyson, MaKenzie, Kayley, and Colton Parker; and her faithful companion, who never left her side, Kate. Wendy was preceded in death, and will now be with, her parents. She will also reunite with her two sisters, Nancy Toomer and Margo Matthews; and her nephew, Jens Matthews. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 18, 2009.