Wendy M. Barnes' Obituary
Wendy Marie (Smith) Barnes, age 36, passed away Monday, September 17, 2007. Wendy was born July 12, 1971 to Wendell and JoAnne (VandenBosch) Smith in Gwinn, MI. Wendy loved her children and enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed playing softball and had a beautiful laugh which she shared often with others. Wendy is SURVIVED by her beloved daughters, Haley Marie Barnes and Brooke Skye Barnes; her mother, JoAnne (Donald) Westcomb of Muskegon; her father, Wendell (Belinda) Smith of Coopersville; 3 brothers, Jeremy (Chrissy) Haynes of Twin Lake, Jeffrey Haynes and Michael Smith both of Muskegon; 2 sisters, Angela Smith and Lindsey Hoffmeyer both of Muskegon; her fiancé, Steve Geistel of Twin Lake; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Wendy was preceded in death by her son, Garrett Keith Barnes; 2 brothers, Keith Smith and William James Haynes and her grandparents. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 21 at
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Avenue
231 726-5210
with Rev. Greg VanderMeer officiating. Burial will be in Egelston Township Cemetery. VISITATION will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday. Please consider a donation to Wendy’s daughter’s in care of their father, Tony Barnes. Share memories with the family at their on-line guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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