Birth date: Mar 14, 1929 Death date: Oct 5, 2008
William W. “Bill” Smolenski, age 79 of Grand Haven, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids after a brief illness. Bill was born March 14, 1929 in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Read Obituary
Smolenski Family, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Smolenski. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been a long time since I have seen any of you but I have fond memories of all of you. Please say hello to JoAnn especially for me. We had a lot of good times back years ago. Please take care and I know my parents will miss him, my Dad sure has missed Janet. Mary VB Hind##imported-begin##Mary Vander Broek Hind##imported-end##
Tom,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father.
You are in my thoughts.##imported-begin##Mary Ruzicka-Savage##imported-end##
So sorry to hear about Bill but at least he's not suffering and he's with his maker now at peace. Millie, you and I are in the same boat now. Give me a call any time... Beth##imported-begin##Beth Fettig##imported-end##
Joanne, Susie and Family. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Kristina Morden##imported-begin##Kristina Morden##imported-end##
The Smolenski Family,
We want you all to know that we are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. He will be truly missed by many. Mark and I didn't have the privelege of getting to know Bill very well but we felt we knew him through Kim and Kellie. They both spoke so highly of him. Kim really got to know your family alot better this past summer working at Puerto Bello. She told me that she could even tell me what Bill liked to eat and drink and the things they would talk about because she was so fortunate to get to wait on your family. She thought he was a very sweet man and enjoyed conversing with all of you. Millie she said she thought you were a very dear lady and is so very sorry for your loss. Kellie, I know adores the whole family, You have always welcomed her in with open arms and because of Tim and Kellie Mark and I have been fortunate enough to develop a great friendship with John and Sue that we treasure very much. May God bless you all as you go through this difficult time and may it comfort you to know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. In love and friendship.
Mark, LuAnn, Kellie and Kim##imported-begin##Mark and LuAnn Taylor##imported-end##
MILLIE,
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS, BILL WAS A MAN THAT I LOOKED UP TO AND ADMIRED DURING MY 30 YEAR CAREER AT AAA. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MENTOR AND FRIEND, I WILL TRULY MISS HIM.
PS MY WIFE JUDY STILL MAKES THOSE SPECIAL POTATOES FROM THE RECEIPE YOU GAVE HER MANY YEARS AGO.
BURR SMITH AAA SAFETY AND TRAFFIC RETIRED##imported-begin##burr smith##imported-end##
Millie, I just received word of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I don't have to tell you what a wonderfull person Bill has always been. I truly enjoyed working with him and knowing both of you for the many years while working with the Auto Club.
John C. & Sarah Beckwith##imported-begin##John C. Beckwith##imported-end##
John, Sue and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Sue Taylor##imported-end##
We were so sorry to hear about Bill's illness and recent passing. We will always remember his optimistic and fun-loving personality. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Most Sincerely,
Bill & Debby Hopkinson##imported-begin##Bill & Debby Hopkinson##imported-end##
When I was a new hire at AAA I met Bill in my first year and he remembered my name and, even though I’m sure he met many people over the years, he always called me by name every time I ran into him subsequently. He had a great way about him and I'm sure he made many friends and few, if any, enemies. Bill was always happy, outgoing and I never heard him speak bad a bad word. He will be missed, my deepest sympathies to the family.##imported-begin##Jay W Rosengren##imported-end##
