Donna Jean Smith (Bieber), age 79 of Wayland, passed away June 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Harris Smith and her brother, Peter (Marge) Miller. Surviving family includes her daughters Marlene (Rick) Kane, Melanie (Todd) Keller, Melissa Smith, Mary (Tery) Gamelin; and seven grandchildren Brittany, Coty, Jessica, Briana, Abigail, Caitlyn, and Jarod. She is also survived by her sister, Diane (Dean) Wolf; brother-in-law, Donald (Nancy) Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
Donna was a founding member of the Wayland Tree Tracers and president of the ‘Then and Now’ Genealogical Society. Donna retired from government service, having been a rural letter carrier for 22 years. After retirement, Donna enjoyed traveling, writing family histories, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Cook Funeral Home, 2067 84th St., Byron Center, Michigan. A Rosary will be held 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 9408 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315, with Msgr. William Duncan celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Then and Now Genealogical Library in Dorr, MI. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresbyron.com.
