Geraldine "Gerry" Torp-Smith
Geraldine "Gerry" Anna Torp-Smith Portland, Michigan Age 96, died on Friday, July 24, 2015. She was born on March 11, 1919 in Portland, Michigan, the daughter of Dale and Marie (Rochlitz) Pierce. Mrs. Torp-Smith was a member of the Universal Unitarian Church. She enjoyed gardening, was an artist, craftswoman, teacher, and avid reader. Gerry loved the outdoors, nature, people, was an expert scrabble player and seamstress. Gerry loved fairness, was an inclusive person who was outspoken about exclusion and was an inspiration to her children. Gerry was a wonderful woman, mother, and friend, and she deeply loved her "Bussy". Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Marley Torp-Smith; brothers, Charles and Leland Pierce. Surviving are her husband, Robert "Bussy" Torp-Smith; son, Torben (Libby) Torp-Smith of San Francisco, CA; grandson, Noah (Camilla) Torp-Smith; great grandchildren, Karla and Alberte Torp-Smith. A Celebration of Gerry's life will be held at a later date. A special thank you to Sparrow Hospice for their compassion and care given to Gerry over the last several weeks. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.Obituary
Geraldine "Gerry" Anna Torp-Smith Portland, Michigan Age 96, died on Friday, July 24, 2015. She was born on March 11, 1919 in Portland, Michigan, the daughter of Dale and Marie (Rochlitz) Pierce. Mrs. Torp-Smith was a member of the Universal Unitarian Church. She enjoyed gardening, was an artist, craftswoman, teacher, and avid reader. Gerry loved the outdoors, nature, people, was an expert scrabble player and seamstress. Gerry loved fairness, was an inclusive person who was outspoken about exclusion and was an inspiration to her children. Gerry was a wonderful woman, mother, and friend, and she deeply loved her "Bussy". Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Marley Torp-Smith; brothers, Charles and Leland Pierce. Surviving are her husband, Robert "Bussy" Torp-Smith; son, Torben (Libby) Torp-Smith of San Francisco, CA; grandson, Noah (Camilla) Torp-Smith; great grandchildren, Karla and Alberte Torp-Smith. A Celebration of Gerry's life will be held at a later date. A special thank you to Sparrow Hospice for their compassion and care given to Gerry over the last several weeks. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.
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