The younger Smith was recalled to Utah to succeed him in the full-time position. He was ordained a high priest and Patriarch to the Church on May 9, 1912, by LDS Church president Joseph F. Smith.
The younger Smith was called back to Utah to assume his full-time duties. He received high priesthood and patriarchal ordinations on May 9, 1912, from Joseph F. Smith, who was then the leader of the LDS Church.