Jean Smit

  Jean Smit went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018.
  Jean was born on July 8, 1936 to John and Jennie TeVelde. She grew up in Minnesota as one of 10 children. Jean married Henry Smit on Oct. 25, 1956, and they moved their family to Lynden in 1960, farming for 35 years.
  Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; and a son, Randy.
  She is survived by children Sue (Karl) Koning, Roger (Violet) Smit, Robert (Debbie) Smit, Sandy (Jeff) DeGraaff and Karen (John) Tippins; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
  A private family burial at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, will be followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service in North County Christ the King Church, with lunch to follow.
  You are invited to share your condolences and memories in the online guestbook at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.
  Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.