Melissa Ann Smith (Baer), age 42 of Lowell, our beautiful and precious daughter, went to meet her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was prededed in death by her great-grandmother Vera Yeiter, and grandparents, Nancy Yeiter, Fred Baer, Leonard and Barbara Cox. She is survived by her mother, Debra Baer; father, Terry (Glenda); grandfather, Vernon Yeiter; grandmother, Reva Baer; birth father, Randy (Rose) Cox; brothers, Scott Baer, Chris (Brooke) Baer; half-sister, Heather Keman; children, Ashley, Brittney, Skylynn, Hunter; grandchildren, Temperance, McKenzie; nieces and nephews Zack, Keegan, Jenna, Emma; many uncles, aunts, and cousins; plus extended family and friends too numerous to name. She will be loved and missed my many. Funeral service will be held Thursday 1:00 p.m. at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. S.E., Grand Rapids with visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the chapel. Rev. Nathan Smith of Faith Baptist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider contributing to the Melissa (Baer) Smith Memorial Fund c/o any Chase Bank.
