This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SMITH, SLIDER, DENSON, TOPP, LIGHT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22809/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SMITH, Milton O. Age 78 Of Toledo, OH Passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born March 25, 1930 to Homer and Isabelle (Slider) Smith in Toledo, OH. Milton was a U.S. veteran of the Marines, proudly serving his country for more than 20 years. He was a also a recipient of the Purple Heart Award. After retiring from the military, Milt became a lifetime member of the Purple Heart Society, the DAV, VFW and the Semper Fidelis League. He was an avid camper, spending a lot of time in Brownsville, TX. Milt enjoyed spending time with family and friends and also his beloved cat, "Sassy". In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 16 years, Geraldine Smith. Milt is survived by his loving family including his children, Jennifer (Dennis) Denson, Doug (Sarah) Smith, Rebecca (Tim) Topp and Jon (Patti) Smith; siblings, Viola Light, Pete Smith and Charlotte Light; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; best friend, John Brifnek and many extended family members and dear friends.! The family will receive guests Sunday from 2-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral services will begin Monday at 10 AM in the funeral home. Pastor Dennis Lauman, officiating. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.NewcomerFamily.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/10/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.