Wendell Lloyd Smith

Wendell Lloyd Smith, age 80 of Hastings passed away at Carveth Village, Middleville, after seven years battling with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

He was born September 3, 1931, the son of Harold and Zelma (Hastings) Smith. Wendell attended Nashville High School, graduating in 1949. In 1983 he retired from Clark Equipment, after 33 years of service. Following retirement, he drove bus for Hastings Public Schools, Barry County Transit, Hartzler Tours of Lake Odessa and BW Charter Tours of Kalamazoo. His enjoyment included traveling and going to new places and visiting different points of interest. He also spent many hours working on his cars, lawn work and riding his Goldwing. He always knew how to fix most anything. He and his wife, Marlene, wintered the last 15 years in Mission Texas.

Wendell served in the Michigan National Guard in Charlotte. He was a ;member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, Hastings CB Radio Club, and the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club of Hastings.

Wendell is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marlene (Bulling); two sons: Scott A. Smith of Denver, Colo. and Bryan L. Smith of Hastings; two grandchildren: Amanda Smith and Travis Smith of Denver, Colo.

Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa.

A celebration of life luncheon will be held Saturday, August 11, 2:00 pm at Barry County COA, 320 West Woodlawn Ave., Hastings.

Memorial contributions:
1)Pennock Hospital
1005 W. Green St.
Hastings, MI 49058

2) Thornapple Manor
2700 Nashville Rd.
Hastings, MI 49058

3) Carveth Village
690 W. Main St.
Middleville, MI 49333

4) Barry Community Hospice
450 Meadow Lane
Hastings, MI 49058

5) Barry County Commission on Aging
320 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058