Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Henry G. April 5, 2013 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Nan Wheaton wheaton1624@yahoo.com September 1, 2014, 1:10 pm Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Tues. April 7, 2013 Henry G. Smith, 87, of Lake Odessa passed away Friday April 5, 2013 at Magnum Care in Hastings, Mich. Born to Garrit and Rena (Wyma) Smith on Oct. 23, 1925, Henry was a long time area resident and farmer. In addition to owning and operating his farm, Henry also worked full-time jobs for General Motors and TRW Manufacturing for many years. Henry found time to use his carpentry skills doing side jobs off the farm when time allowed. He also liked yard work, flowers and watching things grow. When disabled by work injuries or ill health, Henry used the time to learn how to crochet. He spent many, many hours crocheting afghans for friends and donating many handmade items to charities. Henry, always the dog lover, cherished the time spent with his beloved golden retriever, Goldie. Henry attended Central United Methodist church in Lake Odessa and had many friends there. Survivors include his two children, Gary (Terri) Smith and Marilyn (Tom) Nofke, both of Lake Odessa; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin (Joyce) Smith of Florida; and many special friends who visited, called and always checked in. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John Smith and grandson, Steven Oaks. Visitation for Henry will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI 48849 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. also at Koops Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Additional Comments: Obituary also ran in the Lakewood News - April 13, 2013 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/s/smith28205nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb