Bernice B. Smith
May 9, 1925 - July 31, 2020
Mrs. Bernice B. Smith (Pawloski) age 95 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord on Friday July 31, 2020. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Custer C. Smith, her parents Martin and Agnes Pawloski and her brother Edwin Pawloski. She will be dearly missed by her children Daniel (Rosalie) Smith, Nancy (Stephen) Mau, David (Sandy) Smith, Barbara (Roger) Rozema; her grandchildren Scott (Jennifer) Smith, Stephanie (Rick) Grinstead, Rebecca (Kyle) Van Dyke, Daniel (Amanda) Smith, Ryan, Derek and Jared Mau, Casey (Amy) Smith, Melissa Rozema, Kristen (Brad) Short, Andrew Rozema; 14 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; relatives and friends. Bernice served as the Executive Secretary and Office Manager of Werner Lehara Inc. for over 30 years. Her hobbies include dressmaking, knitting, crocheting, all kinds of needlecraft, ceramics and plants. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday August 5 at 11:00 AM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Belmont. Her family will receive visitors at the church Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the sisters and staff of St. Ann’s for the care and compassion shown to Bernice. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Home.
Mrs. Bernice B. Smith (Pawloski) age 95 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord on Friday July 31, 2020. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Custer C. Smith, her parents Martin and Agnes Pawloski and her brother Edwin Pawloski. She... View Obituary & Service Information