Name/Title
Jean and Val SmithEntry/Object ID
2010.17.08Description
Photograph of Jean and Val Smith. Val is wearing a military uniform.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Print, photographSubject Person or Organization
Smith, Valentine "Val" R. ?-1975, Smith, JeanCollection
Photos of people, Military, wars and veteransCataloged By
Voss, MaryAcquisition
Accession
2010.17Source or Donor
Wiersma, PatriciaAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Search Terms
Schultz Park, Woodshed, Douglas TavernLocation
Filing cabinet
Files Accession NumberRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Smith, Valentine "Val" R. ?-1975Person or Organization
Smith, JeanPerson or Organization
Schultz, Howard E. Jr.Person or Organization
Schultz, GeorgiaRelated Events
Event
World War II 1939-1945General Notes
Note
Notes: Information supplied by daughter, Patricia Wiersma
Val Smith was born in Saugatuck and attended Saugatuck Schools. Served in armed forces and European theater until 1945 when he returned home. He was the Saugatuck postmaster until retirement in 1974. Past commander of Saugatuck American Legion, post service officer for 25 years, and Allegan Country Representative for Vetrans Trust Fund. Val passed away Sept. 12, 1975
Jean Smith was born in Glenn, Michigan and served in the armed forces at Moffet Field, San Diego, California. Returned home and was president of the Saugatuck Women's Club, Election Board of Directors, worthy matron for the Eastern Star and Representative for for Eastern Star for the state of Texas. Here they raised their family. Jean passed Feb.18,1998
Note: Patricia's great uncle. Howard Schultz is the name sake for Schultz Park in Douglas. Great Aunt Georgia built and was the original owner of the Woodshed (originally called the Douglas Tavern)
Status: OK
Status By: Mary Voss
Status Date: 2010-11-08Create Date
January 8, 2010Update Date
October 19, 2022