Background
Smart, William Buckwalter was born on June 27, 1922 in Provo, Utah, United States. Son of Thomas Laurence and Nellie (Buckwalter) Smart.
Smart, William Buckwalter was born on June 27, 1922 in Provo, Utah, United States. Son of Thomas Laurence and Nellie (Buckwalter) Smart.
Student, University Wyoming, 1943-1944; student, University Utah, 1949-1951; Bachelor of Arts, Reed College, 1948.
Reporter, International News Service, Portland, Oregon, 1941-1943; reporter, The Oregonian, Portland, 1946-1948; reporter, The Deseret News, Salt Lake City, 1948-1952; chief editorial writer, editor, The Deseret News, 1952-1966; executive editor, The Deseret News, 1966-1972; editor, general manager, The Deseret News, 1972-1986; senior editor, The Deseret News, 1986-1988; editor, This People magazine, since 1988.
Faith in God is more than a theoretical belief in Him. To have faith in God is to trust Him, to have confidence in Him, and to be willing to act on belief in Him. It is a principle of action and power.
Executive committee Grand Canyon Trust. Executive Committee Coalition for Utah's Future. First lieutenant infantry Army of the United States, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Bonneville Knife and Fork Club (past president), Timpanogos Club (past president), Fort Douglas (Hidden Valley) Club, Aztec Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Delta Chi, Kappa Tau Alpha.
Married Donna Toland, July 15, 1945. Children: William Toland, Melinda, Kristen, Thomas Toland, Alfred Lawrence.