Doris M. Smith

Doris M. Smith obituary, Bay City, MI

Doris M. Smith

Doris Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 29, 2013.
Smith, Doris M. (Sieving) Bay City, MI Doris passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Age 95. Doris was born January 5, 1918 in Lucas County Ohio to the late John and Sophia (Wiechman) Sieving. She has been an area resident since 1946. She is survived by her children, Gloria Blakley of Ecorse MI, Sharon (Ron) Eckinger of Kawkawlin MI, Roberta (John) Green of Caro MI, & Chester Smith of Bay City MI. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; & her sister, Verna Isaac of Bowling Green OH. She was predeceased by her husband Marian R. Smith, children, Charles Smith and Janice Morse; and siblings, Eleanor Long, Marie Bennett, Helen Motter, & Dale Sieving. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, at 11 AM at Heavenly Rest Cemetery Chapel with Pastor James Solomon officiating. The family will receive friends at the Hyatt Ewald Funeral Home, 700 N. Monroe St., Bay City, MI on Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. To sign online guestbook, visit www.hyattewald.com Arrangements made with Hyatt Ewald Funeral Home.

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