Gerald E. Smith's Obituary
Gerald E. Smith, age 86, passed away December 1, 2019 at the American House in Spring Lake. He was born on May 27, 1933 to Henry and June (Pickel) Smith in Muskegon. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He had attended Lake Harbor United Methodist Church. Prior to his retirement in 1995, he had worked as the office manager for Seaway Pattern for 20 years. Jerry enjoyed yard work, was a world traveler and enjoyed listening to classical music. In December of 1955, he married Joan Cook and she preceded him in death in 1994. SURVIVORS include daughter, Sharon (Walter) Boczkaja; 5 grandchildren, Krista Hiler, Justin (Karen) Boczkaja, Ashley Smith, Rhonda (Jordan) Sullivan and Julia Smith. Gerald was also preceded in death by his son, David Smith in August of 2019; brother, Dale Smith and sister, Cleora VanderVelde. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:30AM, Friday, December 20, 2019 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444 with Pastor Mary Ivanov officiating. VISITATION will take place one hour prior to the service. MEMORIALS can be directed to Harbor Hospice. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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