Patricia Lee Smits, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, Charles “Chuck”; children, Deborah Kay and Michael Slaughter, Richard C. and Diane Smits; grandchildren: Bradford (Erin Victory) Slaughter, Mackenzie Slaughter, Allison (Matt) LaCross, Jennifer (James) Beckering, Bryan (Nikki) Smits; 7 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, Tyler Slaughter. Pat was a “social butterfly”. If traveling, she preferred to see people rather than places and things. Her happiest times were those spent with family and friends. She and Chuck were blessed to enjoy over 25 years of retirement together. A private service will be held at  Fairplains Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to her grandson, Tyler Slaughter’s Scholarship Fund at Fremont Area Community Foundation. To do so, please make your check payable to FACF, put Tyler’s name on the memo line of your check and mail it to: Fremont Area Community Foundation, PO Box B Fremont, MI 49412.  If you wish to make an online donation go to facommunityfoundation.org and follow the “Give Today” boxes, making sure to add Tyler’s name to the Purpose of Gift section shown on the 4th step of the online donation.  Please call FACF at 231-924-5350 if you have any questions about how to make your donation.

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October 07, 2018 9:34am
So very sorry at the passing of your mother. May the Lord by His grace hath taken her to Heaven. The sadness is for earthly people, but momma is in the perfect home and is worshiping the Lord.

- Marcia and Cheryl Snoek

October 02, 2018 1:57pm
Praying for God’s love and comfort as you mourn the passing of your mom, Rick and Diane, and your grandma, Jenny and Allison.

- Brian and Lizanne Hoffman

October 01, 2018 3:20pm
I give my heart felt sympathies to Chuck, Rick, Deb and their families. I cherished my time spent with, and years of friendship with Pat, your are dear friends, and she will be sadly missed. Signed, Betty Mason

- Betty Mason

October 01, 2018 9:03am
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. I hope you find comfort in God's word the Bible recorded at Acts chapter 24 verse 15.

- A. Davis




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