Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Dorothy W. 2013
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The Lakewood News, Saturday, September 7, 2013


Dorothy W. (McAdams) Smith, 97, a former resident of both Bucyrus and Lake 
Odessa, Mich., died Monday, September 2, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital with 
her daughter at her bedside.  She resided in the Columbus area for the past 
three years. 

Dorothy was born February 22, 1916 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to the late Elmer and 
Ethel Alice (Horn) McAdams and early in life, her family moved to Bucyrus where 
she graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1932.  Dorothy went on to become an 
RN, completing her schooling at Henry Ford Hospital in 1940, and continued 
working there as a surgical nurse until she enlisted in the US Army in 1944.  
Known to her friends as "Mac", she served as a head surgical nurse in Tinian 
and Japan.  In early 1946 she was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant and 
returned home to Bucyrus.  Shortly thereafter, she caught the eye of a young 
man named Lorn L. Smith and the two were married July 24 of that year. 

Dorothy took a break from nursing to raise her family. They lived primarily in 
Bucyrus before settling in Lake Odessa where they enjoyed nature and family 
time.  Lorn preceded her in death in 1999 following 52 years of marriage. 

Throughout the years, Dorothy maintained her sharp memory and was always 
interested in knowing how others were doing.  She spent many afternoons 
watching her soaps and countless hours crocheting afghans, Christmas stockings 
and in the homes of each of her family members was a handmade felt Christmas 
tree skirt and stockings.  As much as she loved doing these things, everything 
was put on hold when it became time for her weekly trip to the hair salon. 

Dorothy is survived by two children, Lorn L. Smith, Jr. and wife Pamela of 
Loveland, Ohio and Kathleen A. Smith and husband Douglas Keadey of Pickerington 
and six grandchildren, Matthew Smith, Alyssa (Nathan) Clark, Meredith (Ryan) 
Park, Andrew (Amy) Keadey, Trevor Smith and Christopher Smith.  Also, surviving 
are seven great grandchildren, Tyler and Quentin Smith, Michael and Alex Park, 
Elaina, Jaxen and Aubrey Keadey along with many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy is preceded in death by a son, 
Richard A. Smith; three brothers, Marcellus, Arden and Harold McAdams and two 
sisters, Crystal Wiles and Cleona May Stormer.

Her family received friends Friday, September 6, 2013 at Wise Funeral Service 
in Bucyrus where her funeral was held with Mark Dettmer, Certified Celebrant 
officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery with full military rites being 
provided by the US Army and American Legion Post 181 Honor Guards. 

Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of the donor's choice through 
the funeral home.


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