Bridger Jeffrey Smith, 16, passed away on December 13, 2019, in a tragic accident in Scottsdale, Arizona where he was living at the time. He was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on April 15th, 2003.

Bridger was the son and best friend of Janelle and Austin Smith of Big Piney, WY, and big brother and role model to four younger sisters; Haddy, Piper, Kooper and Kelty.

Bridger attended school online so that he could pursue his hockey dreams. He was only a junior, but extremely talented on and off of the ice. He started playing hockey at a very young age, and continued to play on a variety of teams such as the Big Piney Vipers, Pinedale Glaciers, Utah Jr. Grizzlies, Jackson Hole Summit Selects, Ogden Jr. Mustangs, Boulder Bison, Rocky Mountain Rough Riders, Colorado Thunderbirds, Madison Capitols, LA Jr. Kings, and the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes. He was also chosen for several select teams.

Besides hockey, he had a love for traveling, exploring the world, food, fast cars, and learning new things. Hockey allowed him to travel all over and explore new things. Because of this, people all over the world were blessed by his big grin and thoughtful heart.

In addition to his parents and sisters, he is survived by a great grandmother, Bettie Coles; his grandfather, Ace Smith; grandmother, Sallie Waters; aunts, Cameo (Shawn) Langley, Whitney (Damon) Gehlhausen, and Alisha (Austin) Moore; and seven cousins. He was preceded in death by grandmother, Jessie Smith; and one uncle.

A funeral service will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Senior Center, 429 E 1st St. Marbleton, WY.
Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m, with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Plainview Cemetery immediately following services.

All are invited to a meal, visiting, and memory sharing back at the Senior Center following the cemetery services.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Bridger Smith Memorial fund, set up at Bank of the West, PO Box 428, Big Piney, WY.