Arlene J. Smith

Smith, Arlene J. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Smith passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Caretel Inns of the Tri Cities. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Paul and Leona (Horn) Rousseau was born March 10, 1928 in St. Charles, MI. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband; William H. Smith, her children and their spouses; Sue and Mark Gillman, Sandy and Don Quast, Sherry and Louis Mason, Bill and Eileen Smith, Cindy and Douglas Priem, Ron and Lori Smith, twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one sister; Louise Rousseau. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband; Ted Ahlberg and one brother; Robert Rousseau. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Rev. Andreas H. Teich with private interment in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial envelopes for Messiah Lutheran Church, Autism Society of Michigan or the Donor's Favorite Charity will be available at the funeral home. www.gephartfuneralhome.com