This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Banks, Bennett, Vance, Merlo, Burnette, Geck Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VJIBAEB/28519 Message Board Post: (not related - for board info only) Smith, Jewell H. SMITH, Jewell H. born on August 4, 1917, passed away on May 31, 2006. Preceded in death by her husband of 69 yrs., Martin J. Smith; daughter, Shirley Banks; and granddaughter, Penny Bennett. Survived by daughter, Beverly Vance; grandchildren, Jeffrey Merlo (Claudine), Desiree Burnette (Steve), Theresa Geck (Jim); and 11 great grandchildren. Growing up during the Depression, she learned the value of hard work and the importance of giving. She was a tireless, loving and devotedmother and grand mother, and a generous and kind friend to all who knew her. Services Wednesday, June 7th, 10:30 a.m., Hope Chapel, Forest Lawn, Cypress. Donations may be made to the Heart & Cancer Society. Forest Lawn Cypre ss (800) 204-3131 Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on 6/4/2006.