Obituary

Remembering Twyla Smoes

Twyla Marie Smoes, age 84, of Allendale, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Glen Smoes; her parents; her siblings; and her niece, Jackie.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Mark and Jodi Smoes, Kim and Tom Sullivan, Kyle and Suzanne Smoes, Tim Smoes; grandchildren, Briquel and German Armenta, Aaron Smoes, Nick and Taylor Smoes, Erik and Alyssia Smoes, Stefanie Smoes, Brooke Smoes, Jacklyn Smoes, Ryan Smoes; great-grandchildren, Evelyn, and Leilani; sister-in-law, Sharon Smoes; several nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.  Twyla was a dedicated mom and a proud grandma. She loved traveling, especially to Maui, Hawaii. Twyla enjoyed attending Allendale High School athletic and fine arts events. She was a big supporter and advocate for the building of the Ottawa Area Center. Twyla enjoyed her various jobs, especially being a switchboard operator at Michigan Bell and GVSC, and a receptionist at Herman Miller. The family would like to extend special thanks to Bruce and Kim Hobbins and family for their help through the years.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf, 6651 Scott St., Allendale, with her nephew, Pastor Larry Gilbert officiating.   The burial will take place at Allendale Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.  Masks are required for the visitation and the funeral service.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Special Olympics Michigan. 

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We were sorry to hear the news of Twyla's passing, we want you to know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers and may you find comfort knowing that. May the Lord bless you always with his peace and comfort.

— Reverend Dennis & Donna Fager

Dear Kim, Tim and other family members, I am very sad to hear your mom has passed away this week. She was such a nice lady! Prayers that God will comfort you and help you thru the coming days as you grieve and miss her presence here on earth.

— Karen J Hull

It was a pleasure to be Twyla’s neighbors for the last 20 years. She was always talking to us about her children and grandchildren She was so proud of all of them. You would find her at the football stadium every Friday night cheering on her grandsons.! Twyla was a fabulous baker and often shared her recipes and goodies with us! We will miss her deeply.

— Kim Hobbins

Dear Mark and Family, I just wanted to wish you all my deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother, Twyla. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grieving. Randy Poll

— Randy Poll

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