Gary Lee Smith

Gary Lee Smith, 67, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on October 11, 1952, in Carson City, Michigan, the son of the late Frederick Joseph Smith and the late Flossie Marie (Elliott) Smith.  Gary married his high school sweetheart Kendra Karolle on June 11, 1970.

Gary is survived by his wife, Kendra, daughter Andrea, son Scott (Kristen), grandchildren Steven (Emilie), Victoria, Dakota, O’Malley, Stone, Shayden, Joshua, and Rylan, great grandchildren Lorelai and Rowan, brothers Terry (Rita) Smith and Robert Smith, sister Barbara (Roger) Hadley, his sister-in-law, Loretta Smith, and his brother-in-law, Al Stamm.  He was predeceased by his parents, two infant brothers, his sister, Pat Stamm, his brother, Larry Smith, and in-laws Martin and Esther Karolle, and Marty and Kathy Karolle

Gary was a loving husband, father, grandpa and friend to everyone.  He would travel any distance to watch his grandchildren’s sporting and school events.  He loved to hunt, fish and golf.  He was a big sports fan, especially when his favorite University of Michigan Wolverines were playing.

Gary worked as a welder and fork truck driver for General Motors for 30 years and as a laborer for the Gratiot County Commission on Aging.

Memorial donations may be made to the Home Repair Fund at the Gratiot County Commission on Aging located at 515 South Pine River Street, Ithaca, MI 48847.

The family is being served by Barden Funeral Home of Ithaca, Michigan.  A private funeral and burial service for immediate family will occur on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.  A public memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.