Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Allen Dale December 23, 2016
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Portland Review & Observer-Jan. 1, 2017

ALLEN DALE SMITH
Portland
Age 81, left behind his earthly body on Friday December 23, 2016 with his family 
by his side and is now celebrating i, the presence of the Lord. He was born 
April 29, 1935, the son of Harry and Margaret (Moyer) Smith. He was a veteran of 
the U.S. Army, retired Master electrician and avid Portland Raider fan. Allen 
was a longtime member of the Portland United Methodist church.He was a man of 
great faith whose generosity and service blessed all who knew him. His greatest 
joy in life was his family and he had a gift for making each of them feel 
special. His Godly example of unconditional love leaves behind a legacy that 
will impact generations to come. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Gus 
Pline; his parents, and his siblings, Geraldine Hatch, Harriet Patrick, Douglas 
Smith, Richard Smith and Marcia Ackerson. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, 
Lois; daughters, Cindy (Ken) Lawless, Robin Pline, Terri (Douglas) Hill, and 
Janice (Matthew) Newman; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; siblings, 
Mary Alice Lawless and Roger Smith; several sisters and brother-in-law and 
nieces and nephews. The Memorial service will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday, 
December 27, 2016 at the Portland United Methodist church. The family will 
receive friends from 5-8 PM. Monday at the Lehman Funeral Home in Portland and 
one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.  In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to the Portland Athletic Association or to 
the Portland United Methodist Church in memory of Allen. Online condolences may 
be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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