James
James L. Smith
James L. “Jim” Smith of Otsego, Michigan passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011. Mr. Smith was born February 24, 1917 in Delaware County, Indiana to Cecil and Letta (Besser) Smith.
Farming was his passion. For 35 years he was employed with Michigan Bell Telephone Co.
On August 20, 1939, in Gobles he was married to Leona Kelly. Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Leona; three daughters, Janet (Bob) Cushman and Carol (Donald) VerHage and Shirley Hayse, all of Otsego; a daughter-in-law, Roxie Smith of Lyons, Colorado; 13 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Larry Smith; and a son-in-law, Daniel Hayse.
In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at Alamo Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Jim may be made to the United Methodist Church of Otsego or Alamo Nursing Home.
Condolences for the family may be offered at
https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com
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Bill & Brenda Standish
February 3, 2011 at 4:10 pm
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your friends, Bill & Brenda
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Jim and Yvonne Watson
February 3, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one, and our dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jim and Yvonne Watson
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Steve & Sally Laws
February 3, 2011 at 8:36 pm
We are sorry for your loss. Jim has left me with great memory’s of day’s on the farm with my dad & Jim when i was very young. All the fishing trip’s to canada will never be forgotten. Im sure he and dad are in heaven farming and fishing. Love Steve & Sally
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Rich & Judy Haugh
February 4, 2011 at 11:25 am
Our sympathys to each and every one! Jim will long be remembered for his bright smile and friendly ways. He will be sorely missed by many!
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Ron & Darlene Hoover
February 4, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Working on the farm with Jim and Larry when I was a teenager brings back many wonderful
memories. I am very thankful for that time.
Our hearts are with the entire family. We will miss him.
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DUANE & CAROLYN VERHAGE
February 5, 2011 at 10:45 am
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU!!! LOVE DUANE, CAROLYN AND FAMILY
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Bill & Sharon Salters
February 10, 2011 at 2:07 am
We are sad to hear of Jim’s passing, in the years we have known him and Leona and family, we’ve enjoyed them very much. The paper misquoted his age though, he said many, many times, he is 39 twice, plus a few.
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Shirley and Don Brown Flossie Wesler
February 13, 2011 at 7:27 am
Sorry for you loss. Its always so hard to say goodbye. We are thinking of you all. Your in our prayers.
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Farming was his passion. For 35 years he was employed with Michigan Bell Telephone Co.
On August 20, 1939, in Gobles he was married to Leona Kelly. Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Leona; three daughters, Janet (Bob) Cushman and Carol (Donald) VerHage and Shirley Hayse, all of Otsego; a daughter-in-law, Roxie Smith of Lyons, Colorado; 13 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Larry Smith; and a son-in-law, Daniel Hayse.
In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at Alamo Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Jim may be made to the United Methodist Church of Otsego or Alamo Nursing Home.
Condolences for the family may be offered at
https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of James L. Smith
Condolence Messages
Bill & Brenda Standish
February 3, 2011 at 4:10 pm
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your friends, Bill & Brenda
Reply
Jim and Yvonne Watson
February 3, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one, and our dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jim and Yvonne Watson
Reply
Steve & Sally Laws
February 3, 2011 at 8:36 pm
We are sorry for your loss. Jim has left me with great memory’s of day’s on the farm with my dad & Jim when i was very young. All the fishing trip’s to canada will never be forgotten. Im sure he and dad are in heaven farming and fishing. Love Steve & Sally
Reply
Rich & Judy Haugh
February 4, 2011 at 11:25 am
Our sympathys to each and every one! Jim will long be remembered for his bright smile and friendly ways. He will be sorely missed by many!
Reply
Ron & Darlene Hoover
February 4, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Working on the farm with Jim and Larry when I was a teenager brings back many wonderful
memories. I am very thankful for that time.
Our hearts are with the entire family. We will miss him.
Reply
DUANE & CAROLYN VERHAGE
February 5, 2011 at 10:45 am
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU!!! LOVE DUANE, CAROLYN AND FAMILY
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Bill & Sharon Salters
February 10, 2011 at 2:07 am
We are sad to hear of Jim’s passing, in the years we have known him and Leona and family, we’ve enjoyed them very much. The paper misquoted his age though, he said many, many times, he is 39 twice, plus a few.
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Shirley and Don Brown Flossie Wesler
February 13, 2011 at 7:27 am
Sorry for you loss. Its always so hard to say goodbye. We are thinking of you all. Your in our prayers.
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