She grew up in the family floral business in Fremont, Greens Greenhouse, and worked there all her life until just a month ago when her health failed.
On January 14, 1949, Alyce Mae Green was married to William H. Smith. They were married in Fremont in her grandparent's home, the same home where her father and mother 'Carnation' Joe & Lily Green were married and where her daughter Sue was married to Randy Reyzlik.
Alyce Mae was a life long active member of The Presbyterian Church. She had served her church as an Elder, taught Sunday School, was active in the United Presbyterian Women, member of Circle 4, and taught Bible School. She also had been secretary of the DAR (Daughter's of the American Revolution), a member of the Joslyn Art Guild, the Fremont Area Art Association, and she was a supporter of Keep Fremont Beautiful.
Survivors: husband - William H. 'Bill' Smith
son - William J. Smith and wife Eileen of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
daughter - Sue Reyzlik of Fremont
son - Stacy Smith and wife Laurie of Houston, Texas
6 grandchildren - Dan Smith and fiancee' Jen Kozik
Scott Smith and wife Stephanie
Darci (Smith) and husband Evan Granberg
Sara (Stoeber) and husband Colby Smith
Evan Stoeber
Ramie Reyzlik
2 great sons - Samson and Mackson Smith
2 sisters - Joey and husband Mel Schwanke of Fremont
Peggy Freeborn of Pennsylvania
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law - Randy Reyzlik in January of 2006.
The funeral service will be 10 AM Saturday (January 10th, 2009) in The Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. William Lewis officiating. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Keep Fremont Beautiful and to The Presbyterian Church. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be on Friday from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. Visitation at the church Saturday morning will be for an hour before the service.
Condolences(14)
Tom and Sheryl Thomsen
Fremont, Ne Monday, February 2, 2009 We are sorry to hear about your loss. Alyce was a lovely woman. We send our deepest sympathy to her family. We know you miss her deeply.Ted Schuldt
Thousand Oaks, CA Saturday, January 10, 2009 My sympathies to the Smith and Schwanke families. I worked at Green's during summers and holidays while I was in high school during the mid 1950's. I have pleasant memories of working for Alyce, the Green's and the Schwanke's as well meeting their families.betty Keller
la canada, ca., ca Thursday, January 8, 2009 I THINK SO VERY MUCH OF ALICE. SHE WAS MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND AND CLASSMATE. I AM SORRY THAT SHE HAS LEFT US ALL. BETTY BOOTHE KELLEREd Gilbreath
Singapore, Thursday, January 8, 2009 Alyce was a very special person, with a ready smile, a kind word and a genuine interest in everyone that she met. I will miss her.Jaynee Steeves
Grantsville, Ut Thursday, January 8, 2009 Alyce was always "Auntie Alyce" to us. My special memories include all the Christmas Day celebrations in the big house in Fontanelle. Uncle Bill cooking and Auntie Alyce's unique Christmas trees, her Christmas cards and letters with her personal touch. After growing up and moving to Utah, I would call the greenhouse every year for Mothers Day to order my annual orchid corsage for my mom. I always made sure to ask for Alyce so I could spend time visiting with her on the phone. She always made sure Uncle Bill made my special delivery in person. Her smile and kind ways will be greatly missed.Scott Rosenbaum
Minneapolis, MN Thursday, January 8, 2009 I feel very fortunate that Alyce included me as one of her friends. We worked together at Green's for a number of years and became buddies. She was a good teacher of life lessons. Her last days were no exception. J said she wasn't doing well so I stopped to see heron my christmas visit to Omaha. She was the same Alyce. resolute and real! I wil miss her cander and caring. There are few real people in the world. i will always love and miss Alyce.Mike Funk
Fremont, NE Thursday, January 8, 2009 So very sorry to hear of Alyce's passing. I remember Alyce from when she was downtown at the The Treasure Chest. That was almost 45 years ago. She would always ask about my family, whether it was then or now. She had a unique smile that just made you feel comfortable. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. God Bless You. Sincerely, MikeFrieda Dietrich
Singapore, Republic of Singapore, Thursday, January 8, 2009 I always would find a smile and cheerful greeting when I entered the flower shop on my many journeys back to NE...unbelievable that Alyce wasn't there this week when I walked in to order flowers for a close friend. I am honored to have known such a courageous woman. Frieda Dietrich, SingaporeShawn, Audrey, Ian and Kendall Nelson
Alliance, NE Wednesday, January 7, 2009 I learned of Alyce's illness when I visited with Stacy and Laurie the weekend after Christmas and was sad to hear of her passing just a few days later. I grew up with Stacy and his family visiting them on many occasions in Fontenelle and Fremont. Sue will remember the antics many of us played on her when she was our Art teacher in sixth grade. We were so "good" to her. I very much enjoyed visiting Alyce and Bill, and when I was younger tried to stop by and visit them and Stacy whenever I was in Fremont. I especially loved stopping by the greenhouse and seeing her at the job she loved so much. So many memories of Alyce and her family that I cannot list them all. Love always, ShawnNick and Susan Janssen
Hooper, NE Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Smith family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nick Janssen and familyRita Christianson
Fremont, NE Wednesday, January 7, 2009 What a joy to have known Alyce for 26 years this month. She and Bill often knew more what our kids were doing than we did in the younger years...your kitchen window looking out on the street was handy! Our kids respected Bill & Alyce immensely. Afew years of New Year's Day neighborhood breakfasts, discussions about "goings on" in the neighborhood, and sharing heartaches and good times over the years have just been a pleasure. We knew each other's schedules down to an occasional phone call late night with "your garage door is open". Vanna stories have been a source of laughs the last 8 or so years. I've been warmed by Alyce's positive/realistic outlook on most any topic, particularly her own health status and the obvious role that her faith played in these final days. I know from sitting at your kitchen table and hearing stories of your younger years, that memoires abound - keep them close!! She will be missed but ALWAYS remembered.Michael Reznicek
Berwick, ME Wednesday, January 7, 2009 I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Alyce and her family at Green's Greenhouses. I will always be grateful for her cheerfulness and her guidance in handling customers at the greenhouse. She was a joy to work with and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family.Julie Sheridan
Fremont, Ne Wednesday, January 7, 2009 The Smith Family What a lovely lady Alyce was. She was such an important part of my life for all these years. I will always remember her calm nature, her wonderful sense of humor and her beautiful smile. Her steadfast faith and courage when her health was failing was incredible. She knew her time had come and she was ready for her next life. She truly was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. I will miss her so much. My heart goes out to you at this very sad time. You are in my prayers now and always. Much love, JulieJo Staffelbach Heinz
Dallas, TX Friday, January 9, 2009 Alyce Smith was an angel on earth and now she's gone home again. She will be missed but her memory will live on with those who loved her so. She was a bright spot in our lives and while our loss and pain seems huge now, we know she is now pain free and breathing glorious air again. I am so happy and proud she was my aunt and that she was in my life. Jo ( Schwanke ) Heinz