Jan-Smits-Obituary

Jan M. Smits IV

New Baltimore, Michigan

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DIED
October 6, 2012
LOCATION
New Baltimore, Michigan

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SMITS, JAN M. IV; died October 6, 2012; of Traverse City. Jan was born in Algonac, Michigan, a small town on the St. Clair River, April 19, 1923. He grew up with the guidance and love of his mother, Cordelia Smits. Jan was an accomplished athlete and played football, basketball, and track. He...

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Not too many months ago, Jan and I had some telephone conversations about family history. He provided some interesting information about he and his Mother, Cordelia (Currie) Smits. I really am glad that I had the opportunity to speak with Jan, but wish that I had met him in person. I have been working on my Grandparent's, Fred and Elsie (Johnson) Gilbert, history since my Father's death in 2004. With the help of my cousin, Bob Fournier, we have been able to put together many photos to...