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Dear Bill and Family,
We are thinking of you and your family as you hold your sister, Rose, in your heart and your memory. With Love and sympathy,Leslie ( Journet) and Michelle MacInnes
September 26, 2008


Wyoming, Michigan
Rose Marie (Ivie) Smits, aged 69, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 19, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Norman Ivie and Teresa O. (Ivie) Grotenrath. Rose will be dearly missed by her...
Read MoreDear Bill and Family,
We are thinking of you and your family as you hold your sister, Rose, in your heart and your memory. With Love and sympathy,Leslie ( Journet) and Michelle MacInnes
September 26, 2008
Our memories of Aunt Rose are of good times and good conversation. I can recall as a child how agile she was and her enthusiasm to stay fit. She has the Ivie blood and she was a fighter. She was determined to beat the odds with her illness and that allowed all of us to enjoy so many good times with her. To Uncle Rog, Carl, Jim, Mike and Luann - We all share in your sadness as you have lost a wonderful woman. Know that she and Grandma have eachother's company now and we've got two strong...
Amy Schilling
September 25, 2008 | Culpeper, VA
Luann, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I lost my Mom 14 years ago and I know how difficult it is. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Call me sometime so we can catch up. Tamera (Hugmeyer) Burgess 530-8448
Tamera Burgess
September 24, 2008 | Kentwood, MI
Jim;
I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. It is my prayer that in the times when you miss her most that you will be comforted in knowing that she is with our Lord.
My Very Best
Trisa (Nevseta) Baxter
Trisa Baxter
September 24, 2008 | Longmont, CO
To Rose's family we send prayers of condolence. We are friends of her brother, Bill Ivie, in McRae, GA.
Vivian & Mason Cooper
September 24, 2008 | McRae, GA
It is with sorrow that Jean And I have heard of Rose passing on. She was a very good friend. Our thoughts are with family and friends.
JIm Davey
September 24, 2008 | Folsom, CA
Rog,
So sorry to hear of Rose's passing. I especially remember the fun day we had when we took the bumpy back roads to spend the day in Oatman. With Jack's disease we have learned that fond memories help us to keep going. God Bless.
Jack and Alice Douse
September 23, 2008 | Hudsonville, MI
To the family of Rose Smits, I did not know Rose very well; however, I know her brother George. My prayers and sympathy on the loss of your loved one are with you. I pray God grants you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Betty Arp
September 23, 2008 | Grand Rapids, MI
We were so sorry to hear of Rose's passing. Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Steve, Sharon, Garrett Johnson
September 23, 2008 | Hopkins, MI