Mary C. "Char" Smith's Obituary
Mary C. Smith (Char), age 77, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, April 15, 2020. She was born on October 20, 1942 to Mabery and Clara (Collins) Bell in Vero Beach, Florida. On October 12, 1962, she married the love of her life, Rodger Smith at Unity Reformed Church where she has remained a member. Together they cherished 57 years of marriage. She received her degree from Muskegon Business College. Her clerical career included Muskegon Police department secretary and deputy clerk, as well as credit union loan officer. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending her time reading, crocheting, and being Rodger’s copilot at many car shows and motorcycle trips. She loved the outdoors and camping with her family at her favorite spot, Ludington State Park. She was a lovely woman, who will be sadly missed. She is survived by her husband, Rodger; 2 children, Ronald (Kerri) Smith and Daniel (Marcia) Smith; 4 grandchildren; Dakota, Derek, Madison, and Ryan; sister, Pamela (Paul) Ronning and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Maxine Schmeling. Due to the COVID-19 virus, a private family service will be held at this time, but please visit our YouTube Channel, SytsemaFH-Since 1929 to watch the service from home. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442. Memorial contributions in Mary’s honor can be made direct to the Alzheimer’s Association or Michigan State Parks. You may visit the family’s online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
To view Char's Memorial Service, please follow this link: https://youtu.be/9snW2K6VYk8
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