1919
Fern
2009
Fern I. Smith
August 20, 1919 — March 29, 2009
SMITH, Fern
Of Climax, Michigan Fern passed away Sunday evening, March 29, 2009 at her daughter's home. She was born August 20, 1919 in Battle Creek, one of three children to the late Ray and Kate Clark Norton. Fern was a member of the Royal Maple Leaf Chapter #291 of the Order of the Eastern Star. On August 10, 1940, she was united in marriage to Edwin W. Smith in Battle Creek. Surviving are their 3 children, William Donna Smith of Battle Creek, Robert Judy Smith of Tigard, Oregon, and Joan Kenneth Champion of Climax; 9 grandchildren, Desiree Roger Graves of Marshall, Brian Smith of Battle Creek, Tracy Rob Scherer of Climax, Wesley Lisa Smith of Portland, OR, Carmen Jacob Hall of Lake Oswego, OR, Mariah Smith of Lawrence, KS, Spencer Sara Champion of Scotts, Karissa Christopher Hansen of Scotts, and Nicole Mark Rainwater of Bellevue; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Edna Farthing of Mattawan and Bernie Norton of Battle Creek; 1 brother-in-law, Ray Smith of Climax; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her husband, Edwin; her parents; 1 great-grandchild; 1 sister, Nina Crockett; and 1 brother, Dean Norton. Funeral services for Fern will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Climax Chapel, 205 E. Maple Street, with Rev. David G. Knapp officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. Private interment will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, Climax. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Climax United Methodist Church or Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Fern's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family.
Of Climax, Michigan Fern passed away Sunday evening, March 29, 2009 at her daughter's home. She was born August 20, 1919 in Battle Creek, one of three children to the late Ray and Kate Clark Norton. Fern was a member of the Royal Maple Leaf Chapter #291 of the Order of the Eastern Star. On August 10, 1940, she was united in marriage to Edwin W. Smith in Battle Creek. Surviving are their 3 children, William Donna Smith of Battle Creek, Robert Judy Smith of Tigard, Oregon, and Joan Kenneth Champion of Climax; 9 grandchildren, Desiree Roger Graves of Marshall, Brian Smith of Battle Creek, Tracy Rob Scherer of Climax, Wesley Lisa Smith of Portland, OR, Carmen Jacob Hall of Lake Oswego, OR, Mariah Smith of Lawrence, KS, Spencer Sara Champion of Scotts, Karissa Christopher Hansen of Scotts, and Nicole Mark Rainwater of Bellevue; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Edna Farthing of Mattawan and Bernie Norton of Battle Creek; 1 brother-in-law, Ray Smith of Climax; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her husband, Edwin; her parents; 1 great-grandchild; 1 sister, Nina Crockett; and 1 brother, Dean Norton. Funeral services for Fern will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Climax Chapel, 205 E. Maple Street, with Rev. David G. Knapp officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. Private interment will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, Climax. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Climax United Methodist Church or Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Fern's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family.
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