STEVEN B. SMETHERS, 67, of Columbia City, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, Steven was a minister and founder of United Christian Ministries International. Previously, he was a contractor-carpenter and member of the Fort Wayne Fire Department. He enjoyed cooking, woodworking, and spending time at Loon Lake. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Smethers of Columbia City; daughters, Michelle Roeback of Fort Wayne and Wendy Meyer of Bluffton; sister, Susan Boxell of Fort Wayne; stepsons, Mark (Kim) Gareiss and David (Jennifer) Gareiss, both of Columbia City; stepdaughter, Kendra (Ehren) Siebert of Charlottesville, Va.; and seven grandchildren. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the
STEVEN B. SMETHERS, 67, of Columbia City, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, Steven was a minister and founder of United Christian Ministries International. Previously, he was a contractor-carpenter and member of the Fort Wayne Fire Department. He enjoyed cooking, woodworking, and spending time at Loon Lake. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Smethers of Columbia City; daughters, Michelle Roeback of Fort Wayne and Wendy Meyer of Bluffton; sister, Susan Boxell of Fort Wayne; stepsons, Mark (Kim) Gareiss and David (Jennifer) Gareiss, both of Columbia City; stepdaughter, Kendra (Ehren) Siebert of Charlottesville, Va.; and seven grandchildren. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the
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