Gertrude L. Smock

1925 - 2017

Gertrude L. Smock obituary, 1925-2017, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

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Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home

6131 St Joe Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Gertrude Smock Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 17, 2017.

Gertrude L. Smock, 91, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Park Place Senior Living. Born on June 16, 1925 in Shenandoah, Penn., she was a daughter of the late Anthony Nielubowicz and Veronica (Petrosky) Wolfe. On November 28, 1942, she married her husband of 49 years, the late Robert Smock. She was employed with Fort Wayne Community Schools for over 30 years from which she served in the cafeterias of St. Joseph Central School, Northwood Middle School and Lane Middle School. She was a member of St. Joseph United Methodist Church and was formerly a member of Salem United Church of Christ. She was a good mother and wonderful homemaker; having helped her daughters with 4-H, cooking and sewing. She is survived by her four daughters, Pam (Steven Sr. ) Dager of Fort Wayne, Linda S. Giffin of Fort Wayne, Cheryl (William) Deal of Peoria, Ariz., and Sandy (Tom) Beaver of Auburn; 10 grandchildren, Steven Dager Jr., Jennifer Dager, Bethany (Brian) O'Donnell, Dr. Andrew (Dr. Jennifer) Hobbs, Amanda (Jeff) Horner, Sarah (Patrick) Chesebrough, Olivia (Andrew) Warner, Robert Deal, Matthew (Erin) Deal, and Sheri (Ed) Luecking; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter-in-law, Nancy Deal. Funeral Service will be 11:00am on Friday, February 24, 2017 at St. Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Rd., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior; Pastor Russ Abel officiating. Calling will also be from 2-4 & 6-8pm on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne. Entombment at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Harvest Food Bank or the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission.

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February 25, 2017

PD

My sincerest condolences to the family.

May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to God in prayer comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.

February 23, 2017

Pam McDonald

Pam, Linda, Sandy, and Cheryl,
It is with sadness and joy as I remember your mother. She is free from her earthly body and Alzheimer and celebrating with your dad Your mother was such a beautiful lady inside and out. I have such wonderful memories of both your parents.
I send my sympathy, prayers, and love to all of you

February 22, 2017

To all of Bob and Gertie's girls:
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your lovely mother. Thanks for the memories we shared at Lake James etc. Your dad passed away the week after Louie (March 2, 1992), and the 25th anniversary is approaching, so know it is on all your minds. Thanks to all of you for making many good times for my children growing up. Love and prayers, Pat Roy Irey

February 22, 2017

Laura Chesebrough

Sandy and Sarah: I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Gertie was such a sweet, sweet lady. So glad the Chesebrough families had the opportunity to meet her and spend some time during our family gatherings. God bless you and the rest of your families and give you strength during this very difficult time.

February 21, 2017

mike mcmeen

LINDA I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER I NEVER MET THE LADY BUT AFTER SHARING THINGS WITH YOU I COULD SEE A SPECIAL BOND.HER PICTURES SHOWED THE WARMTH AND LOVE THAT SHE SHARED WITH YOU GIRLS-GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES AND ENJOY THE MEMORIES

February 21, 2017

Cheryl, Linda and and to all the family: All of you are in our prayers. God knows how to comfort each of you. Thankful you had a wonderful mother! Praying for you here at our home in Kenya!
Carolyn and Ken Wade

February 20, 2017

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Jonathan Agudo

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. It is heartbreaking for someone to leave us in death. Please find peace and comfort in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares.
~ 1 Peter 5:6, 7

February 19, 2017

Steve Bulmahn

Linda, My prayers are with you and your family. Be comforted to know that she is in a better place. Peace be with you.

February 18, 2017

Michael Locke

Linda, Pam, Sandy, (didn't meet Cheryl) I visited your Mother many times as a Hospice volunteer. I read the Bible to her and played (guitar) and sang songs for her. She always seemed to enjoy the music. I am sorry for your loss, I will miss her too.

February 18, 2017

Linda, Bob and I are so very sorry for you're loss, our condolences to you and the whole family. Love and prayers for you all

Mindy and Bob Pennycoff

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