March 30, 1954 ~ July 9, 2015
Paula Marie Smith, 61, of Essexville, our fun loving, generous and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Thursday, July 9, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Paula was born in Ypsilanti on March 30, 1954, the daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Shirley Ethel (Nierman) Temple. She was united in marriage on October 1, 1973 to Timothy Smith, who survives. Paula was a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University and worked as a social worker for the Social Security Administration. She enjoyed baking, singing, camping, photography and her special significant angels and pets. As the pillar and foundation of the family, Paula’s legacy and love will live on for years to come. In addition to her husband, Timothy, Paula is survived by her son, Timothy Smith and siblings, Ann Dennis, Yvonne (Robert) Gustafson, John (Bonnie) Temple, Kathleen (Brett) Hardt, Karen (Edward) Dedinsky; Goddaughter, Nina (Samuel) Turner, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Paula was welcomed home to heaven by her parents and siblings, Robert, Bert, Mary, Virginia, Anita and Richard Temple and Patricia DeYoung. Paula’s family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Visiting will continue on Monday, July 13, 2015 from 9:00 AM until the time of Paula’s 10:00 AM Funeral Ceremony at Skorupski’s. Rev. Theodore Voll will officiate with cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Paula Marie Smith, 61, of Essexville, our fun loving, generous and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Thursday, July 9, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Paula was born in Ypsilanti on March 30, 1954, the daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Shirley Ethel (Nierman) Temple. She was united in marriage on October 1, 1973 to Timothy Smith, who survives. Paula was a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University and worked as a social worker for the Social Security Administration. She enjoyed baking, singing, camping, photography and her special significant angels and pets. As the pillar and foundation of the family, Paula's legacy and love will live on for years to come. In addition to her husband, Timothy, Paula is survived by her son, Timothy Smith and siblings, Ann Dennis, Yvonne (Robert) Gustafson, John (Bonnie) Temple, Kathleen (Brett) Hardt, Karen (Edward) Dedinsky; Goddaughter, Nina (Samuel) Turner, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Paula was welcomed home to heaven by her parents and siblings, Robert, Bert, Mary, Virginia, Anita and Richard Temple and Patricia DeYoung. Paula's family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Visiting will continue on Monday, July 13, 2015 from 9:00 AM until the time of Paula's 10:00 AM Funeral Ceremony at Skorupski's. Rev. Theodore Voll will officiate with cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Aunt Paula made the most AMAZINGLY delicious sticky buns. The recipe may still be around, but the love she put in them is what made them even better. She will be missed everyday. I love her very much and feel blessed she was my Godmama -Nina
Paula and Tim took the boys senior pictuers and the whole time they were here Paula had me laughing so hard .And every time we talked she made me laugh. She will be missed.
Mmmm…Sticky buns! At Easter time, Paula always baked up a pan of her famous sticky buns and delivered them to the famished dispatchers at Bay County 9-1-1 Central Dispatch! Such a treat that we were always grateful to receive! Paula and Tim took photos of the couples attending the Central Dispatch Christmas. The “Tender Lovin’ Photos” camera crew took the only “good” photos of my deceased husband and me. They both are framed and prominently displayed in my living room. I will treasure them always. The “Tims” will be bereft without her.
Paula loved camping. She was able to camp twice this year. She was unable to have her campfire. Here is a bit of the virtual campfire. My wishes that you and your light up a campfire if you camp and toss a few nut shells into the your fire for her.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Harry and Marilyn Savage
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Paula, she was a very nice lady, she will be missed by all who knew her.
Dear Yvonne and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your sister Paula. May God comfort you and all the family as only He can do. When someone you love becomes a memory, those memories become treasures that you will cherish forever. You all are in our thoughts and our prayers. God bless you all!
Love,
Lorraine, Eric, Ingrid, Chris & Matt
and all the Jurgensen “clan”
My Mother loved her Angels. Her Angels were working overtime since the doctors wrote her off. They told me in High school she wouldn’t last 15 mins and that I needed to deal with the fact she was finished her race in this side of our life. I told the doctors that she would recalled to her fathers home only when and if God wanted her there.
Sent a gift in memory of Paula Marie Smith
I remember the weddings, showers, etc. that Paula loved attending, catching up on family news and making everyone feel comfortable no matter how long it had been! Paula was a special person!
Darla K. purchased the Delicious Delights Basket for the family of Paula Marie Smith.