August 5, 1940 — September 4, 2025 (age 85)

Our best friend and gentle giant, "Tiny" Brently James Smart, 85, of Preston Idaho passed away at Autumn Care Center on Thursday September 4th, 2025.

Brently was born August 5, 1940, in Preston, Idaho to Parley and Mildred Jensen Smart. He joined four siblings; Parley, Gloria, Judy, and Korran "Corky" Smart.

Brently went to school in Preston, Idaho and graduated from Preston High School in 1958.

He married Ruth Hannah Nielson in 1964, and they made their home in Pocatello Idaho where Brently worked and continued his education at Idaho State University where he graduated with honors in electrical engineering.

During this time their family was joined by three sons; Rodney, Brian and Jeff Smart.

They eventually moved to Wyoming when Brently we

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