Archie
Archie Smith
Archie G. Smith of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in Kalamazoo. Archie was born November 26, 1940 in Otsego Township to George and Mildred (Stratton) Smith.
A 1960 graduate of Plainwell High School he was employed for 40 years with James River. In his leisure time he enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, cooking, yard work, gardening and his dogs. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching his kids’ and grandkids’ events and had coached their Little League teams. Archie was a member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego.
On May 6, 1961 in Otsego he married Karen Shipley, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Rick (Kim) Smith of Orangeville, Randy (April) Smith and Gary Smith, both of Plainwell; seven grandchildren, Sydney, Taylor, Jay, Mekala, Jordan, Gabrielle and Connor; a great-grandson, Aubrey.
Preceding him in death were two sisters, Margaret and Doris.
Friends may visit with his family from 2 to 5 P.M. Sunday April 12, 2015, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 13, 2015, at the
First Congregational Church of Otsego
, Pastor David Youngs officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Archie may be made to his family.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Sandra Greene
April 10, 2015 at 8:07 am
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Rick and your family in this time of loss. We are there for your support.
Your GE Planning team
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Rich & Judy Haugh
April 10, 2015 at 8:53 am
Karen & family – We are so sorry! Archie will be missed by many and remembered as a joy to know. Our sympathies to you all!
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Bryon & Kandy Campbell
April 10, 2015 at 9:27 am
Randy & April – We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Archie from our days at Congregational Church. He was truly a nice guy.
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Linda Craner
April 10, 2015 at 11:44 am
Karen and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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The Brouwer Family
April 10, 2015 at 1:42 pm
Karen, Rick, Kim and family-
Our hearts go out to you all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time and if there is “anything” we can do, we are here! I know Archie will be missed by many, may his memories live on forever and fill your hearts! Hugs~
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Clara & Jack Howrigon
April 10, 2015 at 2:24 pm
Karen April & Randy and all your family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, remember all the good times we had golfing & going out to eat afterwards.
Our prayers are with all of you.
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Ron and Bev Esterline
April 10, 2015 at 3:44 pm
Karen, We are so sorry for your loss of
Archie. Our thoughts are with you and the family at this time.
Reply
Bob Miles
April 10, 2015 at 6:11 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of Archie. Archie was one of the good guys. I always enjoyed talking to him and being around him at the golf course. He was a joy to be around and never held back on his golf swing. he will be missed by many.
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Terry vanlent
April 10, 2015 at 7:11 pm
Karen, Rick, Randy and Gary,
we are so sorry for your loss. we will be praying for your hearts to heal ….he was a great guy! I can just imagine that my dad is showin
Him the ropes and sharing some fishing stories…..oh and they are
Probably having a beer together! May God Bless You and keep you
close. Love, Terry and Jim Van Lent
Reply
Don & Sally Dam
April 10, 2015 at 7:12 pm
Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time, may God give you peace and comfort!!
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Fred and June
April 11, 2015 at 11:00 am
Karen So hard to put into words the way we will miss Arch. For Fred has lost his best friend and you a husband and Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. So sorry we couldn’t get home in time. Love to you all. Fred and June
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Lauri Rantz Stone
April 11, 2015 at 11:13 am
Karen, Rick, Randy, Gary, and your families;
I am so sorry to hear this news of Archie. He was a wonderful man, who loved his family, and with that brings you so many great memories. Keep them close in heart.
I know how hard it is to say good bye, but knowing they are together with family and friends that have gone before them, and knowing there is no more pain or suffering, is comforting.
Always remember…”To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die”…love each of you with all my heart…
Keeping each of you in my thought’s and prayers,
Lauri
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Kathy Arehart Luster
April 11, 2015 at 8:49 pm
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for healing and comfort. It is so hard to lose a parent. Kathy Arehart Luster
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Dick & Sharalyn Downing
April 12, 2015 at 9:08 am
Karen & family,
Our prayers are with all of you.
Remember all the fun the 4 couples had golfing & lunch
after. Many laughs ..
Love
Dick & Sharalyn
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Tonia and Josh
April 12, 2015 at 10:08 am
Randy &April,
So sorry for your loss. May god wrap his arms around you at this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers…
Bless you…
Tonia, Calvin and Josh Forney
Reply
Dave & Rose Sibbersen
April 12, 2015 at 11:27 am
Karen, so sorry to hear of your loss. I had a lot of good times with Archie. Love to you and your family.
Dave & Rosie
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Karen Koehn
April 16, 2015 at 10:35 am
Karen and Family……
Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time. May God grant you strength and peace. Prayers to you all.
Reply
Terry Learn
April 16, 2015 at 11:08 am
Thoughts and prayers with your family. Archie was a wonderful co-worker that will be missed by so many.
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John Lidster
April 18, 2015 at 7:07 am
I worked with Archie for 20 years. We had many good times in the old mill, I will miss him and think of him often,
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
John Lidster and family
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A 1960 graduate of Plainwell High School he was employed for 40 years with James River. In his leisure time he enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, cooking, yard work, gardening and his dogs. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching his kids’ and grandkids’ events and had coached their Little League teams. Archie was a member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego.
On May 6, 1961 in Otsego he married Karen Shipley, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Rick (Kim) Smith of Orangeville, Randy (April) Smith and Gary Smith, both of Plainwell; seven grandchildren, Sydney, Taylor, Jay, Mekala, Jordan, Gabrielle and Connor; a great-grandson, Aubrey.
Preceding him in death were two sisters, Margaret and Doris.
Friends may visit with his family from 2 to 5 P.M. Sunday April 12, 2015, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 13, 2015, at the
First Congregational Church of Otsego
, Pastor David Youngs officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Archie may be made to his family.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Archie Smith
Condolence Messages
Sandra Greene
April 10, 2015 at 8:07 am
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Rick and your family in this time of loss. We are there for your support.
Your GE Planning team
Reply
Rich & Judy Haugh
April 10, 2015 at 8:53 am
Karen & family – We are so sorry! Archie will be missed by many and remembered as a joy to know. Our sympathies to you all!
Reply
Bryon & Kandy Campbell
April 10, 2015 at 9:27 am
Randy & April – We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Archie from our days at Congregational Church. He was truly a nice guy.
Reply
Linda Craner
April 10, 2015 at 11:44 am
Karen and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Reply
The Brouwer Family
April 10, 2015 at 1:42 pm
Karen, Rick, Kim and family-
Our hearts go out to you all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time and if there is “anything” we can do, we are here! I know Archie will be missed by many, may his memories live on forever and fill your hearts! Hugs~
Reply
Clara & Jack Howrigon
April 10, 2015 at 2:24 pm
Karen April & Randy and all your family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, remember all the good times we had golfing & going out to eat afterwards.
Our prayers are with all of you.
Reply
Ron and Bev Esterline
April 10, 2015 at 3:44 pm
Karen, We are so sorry for your loss of
Archie. Our thoughts are with you and the family at this time.
Reply
Bob Miles
April 10, 2015 at 6:11 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of Archie. Archie was one of the good guys. I always enjoyed talking to him and being around him at the golf course. He was a joy to be around and never held back on his golf swing. he will be missed by many.
Reply
Terry vanlent
April 10, 2015 at 7:11 pm
Karen, Rick, Randy and Gary,
we are so sorry for your loss. we will be praying for your hearts to heal ….he was a great guy! I can just imagine that my dad is showin
Him the ropes and sharing some fishing stories…..oh and they are
Probably having a beer together! May God Bless You and keep you
close. Love, Terry and Jim Van Lent
Reply
Don & Sally Dam
April 10, 2015 at 7:12 pm
Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time, may God give you peace and comfort!!
Reply
Fred and June
April 11, 2015 at 11:00 am
Karen So hard to put into words the way we will miss Arch. For Fred has lost his best friend and you a husband and Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. So sorry we couldn’t get home in time. Love to you all. Fred and June
Reply
Lauri Rantz Stone
April 11, 2015 at 11:13 am
Karen, Rick, Randy, Gary, and your families;
I am so sorry to hear this news of Archie. He was a wonderful man, who loved his family, and with that brings you so many great memories. Keep them close in heart.
I know how hard it is to say good bye, but knowing they are together with family and friends that have gone before them, and knowing there is no more pain or suffering, is comforting.
Always remember…”To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die”…love each of you with all my heart…
Keeping each of you in my thought’s and prayers,
Lauri
Reply
Kathy Arehart Luster
April 11, 2015 at 8:49 pm
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for healing and comfort. It is so hard to lose a parent. Kathy Arehart Luster
Reply
Dick & Sharalyn Downing
April 12, 2015 at 9:08 am
Karen & family,
Our prayers are with all of you.
Remember all the fun the 4 couples had golfing & lunch
after. Many laughs ..
Love
Dick & Sharalyn
Reply
Tonia and Josh
April 12, 2015 at 10:08 am
Randy &April,
So sorry for your loss. May god wrap his arms around you at this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers…
Bless you…
Tonia, Calvin and Josh Forney
Reply
Dave & Rose Sibbersen
April 12, 2015 at 11:27 am
Karen, so sorry to hear of your loss. I had a lot of good times with Archie. Love to you and your family.
Dave & Rosie
Reply
Karen Koehn
April 16, 2015 at 10:35 am
Karen and Family……
Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time. May God grant you strength and peace. Prayers to you all.
Reply
Terry Learn
April 16, 2015 at 11:08 am
Thoughts and prayers with your family. Archie was a wonderful co-worker that will be missed by so many.
Reply
John Lidster
April 18, 2015 at 7:07 am
I worked with Archie for 20 years. We had many good times in the old mill, I will miss him and think of him often,
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
John Lidster and family
Reply
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