Ruth Marie Smit's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Lynden, Washington

Ruth Marie Smit

November 17, 1938 - June 9, 2025 (86 years old)

Lynden, Washington

Ruth Marie Smit's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Lynden, Washington

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gillies Funeral Home

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Ruth Marie Smit

November 17, 1938 - June 9, 2025 (86 years old)

Lynden, Washington

Ruth Marie Smit Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Marie Smit (Lynden, Washington), born in Bellingham, Washington, who passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Bryant Smit; her granddaughter Tara Smit; and her parents, Effie Mustoe and William McMillan (Neil Pond). She is survived by: her grandchildren, Brock (Melanie Anderson), Bryce (Michelle Anderson), Braxton (Jordan Anderson), Denver (Miranda VanderYacht), Drake (Hailey VanderYacht), Karly (Brenten Fox) and Britton (Traci Smit); and her sister Dawn Lory of Oregon.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 6811 WA-539, Lynden, WA 98264.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gillies Funeral Home



Mon

June 30

Celebration of life

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

6811 WA-539, Lynden, WA 98264

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