Geraldine H. ‘Gerrie’ Smith
Geraldine H. “Gerrie” Smith, 95, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at her residence.
She was born on Feb. 19, 1917, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Robert T. and Evelyn (Druitt) Smith. Gerrie lived and worked in Fort Wayne while also living and raising her family in the Syracuse area.
Upon retiring from the Wayne Township Assessor’s Office in Allen County, she moved full time to Syracuse.
She is survived by her three sons: Jay (Susan) Brouwer, Syracuse; Rob (Connie) Smith, Rockford, Mich.; and Greg (Barb) Smith, Syracuse; two daughters: Bonnie (Ken) Eddleblute, Kingman, Ariz.; and Susie (Jim) Johnson, Round Rock, Texas; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded by her late husbands: Lester Brouwer and Orrin Smith; a grandson: Will Laudick; and a sister: Irene Hensler.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the St. Martin dePorres Catholic Church in Syracuse. Burial will follow at the Syracuse Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Martin dePorres Catholic Church.