Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Caroline L. July 21, 2012
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Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Tues. July 24, 2012

Caroline L. Smith, 86, of Belding, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the 
home of her daughter in Belding, surrounded by her loving family.

Caroline was born the fist of twin girls on April 20, 1926 at the family home 
in rural Ionia County to Fred and Grace (Sprague) Lehman. The girls joined a 
brother at home and were later joined by three more brothers.

She attended several country schools, earning several perfect attendance 
certificates, often walking 2 miles to school.

Through the years, Caroline enjoyed being a Cub Scout leader, flower gardening, 
embroidery, yard sales, refinishing furniture and making many trips to the 
Upper Peninsula.

Family was very important to Caroline, as was evident by her commitment, 
compassion and unconditional love in caring for family that needed her. Her 
working years included gapping spark plugs at "AC Spark Plug" during World War 
II, and working as a chiropractic assistant for Dr. George Vandermark. She was 
a cook and waitress at the C&M Restaurant, ending her working years as a 
nurse's aide at Belding Christian Nursing Home.

Caroline leaves behind a son, Fred Rowley of Palo; two daughters, Pam (Cam) 
Vermilya of Flint and Sherry Decker (Ace Fairchild) of Belding; four 
grandchildren, Cam (Katy) Vermilya of Flint, Steven (Tammy) Vermilya of 
Mississippi, Ron (Cassie) Schnicke, Kristina (Josh) King all of Belding; four 
great grandchildren Kevin (Connor) Vermilya, Anna (Keegan) Schnicke; brother 
and sister-in-law Elden (Jane) Lehman of Ionia; special sister-in-law Charlotte 
Gilmore; several nieces and nephews.

The family greatly appreciates the many special friends during her stay at 
Woodhaven and those who continued to send many cards and make phone calls to 
her upon leaving.

Caroline was preceded in death by her husbands, Glen Edwards of Palo, Woodrow 
(Bill) Rowley of Ionia and Alden Smith of Fenwick; her brothers, George, 
Russell and Leo; her twin sister, Kathleen Rowley; a brother-in-law, Gilbert 
Rowley, a nephew, Gilbert Allen Rowley; and sister-in-laws, Marilyn Lehman and 
Ruth Lehman.

Although she will be dearly missed by her family, they will forever cherish her 
beautiful warm smile and many memories she has left behind.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 
Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. 
Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Ken Harger officiating.

Committal Prayers will follow in Easton Township Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be given to Shiloh Community Church or Ionia Area Hospice. To 
send a online message of condolence please visit the website of the funeral 
home at www.jffh.com.


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