Frederick "Fred"-Smith-Obituary

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Frederick "Fred" J. Smith

Bay City, Michigan

Apr 18, 1929 – Mar 31, 2022

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BORN
April 18, 1929
DIED
March 31, 2022
LOCATION
Bay City, Michigan
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City Obituary

Following his courageous battle with cancer, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Fred Smith, age 92, passed away at his home on March 31, 2022.  The eldest son of the late Vernice John and Dorothy Mae (Kothe) Smith, Fred was born April 18, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was an active...

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Kathi & the entire Smith Family - I am so saddened to learn the news of your father's passing. His big smile was the best and always so welcoming. Now there were a few times he wasn´t always smiling at me - need I say, the Sadie Hawkins Dance at Central! A truly great man that I will always admire and respect and when I think of him, I will see that smile. You have a wonderful family, and your father (and mother) can take credit and great pride in all that you have accomplished.

Teri, Mary and I just got back into town yesterday afternoon( 4-6) and were told Fred had passed away. We are so sorry for your lost. Fred was a good man and I will miss talking to him in the balcony at church. He always was happy and he and I joked about a lot of things. The world will not be as bright without him here. We hope in you and your family's time of grief you can find some comfort in knowing how much Fred was liked. I hope there is some good ice fishing for him up there.

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , FRED WAS ALWAYS FULL OF LAUGHS. ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO JOKING WITH HIM ON THURSDAYS WHEN WE DO THE LAWN CARE. Our DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE MRS. SMITH AND FAMILY.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Kathi and family, I am truly sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He was such a special man and will be missed by many. Blessings to you all.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. I lost my son unexpectedly this past Christmas Eve morning so I can feel your pain in Fred's passing. I will always remember Fred's wonderful and cheerful smile as he greeted us at church each Sunday morning. May God bless you and all your family. Carol Garnaat, St. Boniface.

Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
Keeping you in my prayers.

A fantastic guy to be around ! No matter what was going on there was also always that big smile !

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.