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1915 - 2008
 Age: 92
SMITH, Wenley Q.
Park Ridge, IL
Formerly of Paw Paw and Plainwell
Wenley Quayle Smith died peacefully Friday, March 14, 2008 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. He was 92. Wenley was born October 13, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of T.A. and Etola M. Smith. He graduated Paw Paw High School in 1933, attended the University of Michigan and worked for the Crane Company in Chicago before enlisting in the U.S. Army in June 1941. He served as First Lieutenant in the 285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion (Malmedy, Battle of the Bulge) in Europe until 1945. He married Jane Lucille Creith on March 16, 1946 in the Mary Martha Chapel in Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan. They lived in Paw Paw where he owned/operated Smith & Smith Surveying and Engineering with his father, serving as Van Buren County Surveyor from 1950 to 1972. He was President of the Michigan Society of Registered Land Surveyors from 1956-1957 and was recognized for 50 years of continuous membership in the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors in 1999. He worked with the late Jack Kelly developing Lake Doster in Plainwell, Michigan where he lived from 1964 until 1996. He enjoyed golf, fishing, music, friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane Creith Smith. Survivor's include his sister, Rosemary Smith Pleune, Tryon, NC; daughters Constance (J. Carey) McDonald, Western Springs,IL, and Marcia (Peter) Drehmann, Holland, Michigan; grandchildren Elizabeth (Bill) Abbey, Flagstaff, Arizona, Christopher Zimmerman, Cranston, RI, Hannah Drehmann, Minneapolis, MN, Rachel Drehmann, New York, NY and Mark Drehmann, New York, NY. A graveside memorial service will b held Saturday, April 12th, 11:00 a.m. at Prospect Cemetery in Paw Paw, Michigan. Arrangements are by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Hazel Miller
Wednesday August 27, 2014 at
12:14 AM
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He was a cousin to my father Phil Miller.
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Connie N. Smith McDonald
connienoel@ameritech.net
Tuesday December 2, 2008 at
10:07 AM
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My sister and I thank everyone who attended Daddy's funeral, called, sent emails and cards. You are good friends and that is heart warming. Merry Christmas and thanks for helping us through this year. God bless you.
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Tom Jacobs
tjacobs@jacobsadvertising.com
Thursday April 3, 2008 at
9:37 PM
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WQ was a great friend with whom I knew from Lake Doster and played
golf with both he and Jane.
He was a classy man that always was
positive, even through some rough patches. I will always remember WQ
and the nervine he drank with Jane knowing. Bless WQ, a great man.
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Bill Griffin
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
9:32 PM
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Connie and Marcia,
I'm the son of your Mom's cousin Bill Griffin Sr. The last time I saw you and your parents was when you were in your early 20's, I would estimate. I must have been around 10-12 years old. My family of 4 kids (three boys and a girl) were visiting your house in Paw Paw. But I still remember you.
I want to convey my condolences for the loss of your Dad. I'm sure he was special to you. God bless.
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Michael and Shaun Willis, Co Trustees of Jack Kelly Trust
pgoheen@wwplc.com
Tuesday April 1, 2008 at
1:25 PM
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Mr. Smith was the surveyor our grandfather, Jack Kelly, hired to help him develop what is now known as Lake Doster in Plainwell, MI. We have sent some documents to Marcia Drehmann that will help you see the fruits of your father's labors. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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