Smith, Dorothy E. Portland Age 89, passed away April 21, 2004 in Portland. She was born on June 30, 1914 in Jennings, MI. the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Gallop) Ross. Mrs. Smith worked at the State of Michigan from 1944-1976 and retired as an Executive in the Car Title Division. Dorothy owned and operated Jeans Tavern in Portland with her husband, Nelson. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed cross word puzzles and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson, a brother, Robert Ross and sisters, Eve Crawford and Margaret Whitehead. Surviving are a son, Ross D. Smith of Portland;stepdaughters, Louise Hamilton, Marilyn (Richard) Fedewa, and Patricia (Kenneth) Carter all of Lansing; stepsons, Robert (Betty) Smith of Lansing and Darwin (Camilla) Smith of DeWitt; granddaughter, Tamela Lynn Smith and grandson, Randall Ross Smith; many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Marilyn V. Danielson, Pastor at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland. Interment will be Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to service time on Tuesday.