Marjorie Elizabeth Smyth, aged 96 years, went home to the Lord 9/2/20. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. She is preceded in death by her parents Anna Birkenstock, and John Wachter, younger sister Florence, and husband James. Survived by daughter Martha (Dan) Haner, granddaughters Kristin Kendall, and Anna (Rob) Heimstra, and great grandchild Cooper Johnson.
Marjorie grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey. She went to school, and worked in New York City. She fell in love with, and married the executive at the advertising company she worked for. They had a daughter, Martha in 1950. They transferred to Detroit when working on the Kelvinator account. They moved to Webster Township in 1959. After her husband’s passing, she became very involved in the township. Webster Church became her second home. She was Sunday School superintendent, and organized the fall festival. She was president of the Webster Historical Society. During her time as president they moved the blacksmith shop, Podunk School house, and township hall.
She lived life to the fullest. She surrounded herself with friends who became family. She enjoyed traveling, rug hooking, cooking, and helping her friends, and community.
In respect of the current public health situation, immediate services will be small. There will be a viewing at Hosmer Funeral Home in Dexter Friday 9/4/20 from 3pm - 7pm, and a small grave side service at Webster Church Saturday 9/5/20 at 1pm. A celebration of her life for her friends, and community will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Webster Historical Society, or Arbor Hospice.
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