SMITH – David L. Smith (Smitty), age 50 of Lowell passed away November 19 2008. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Lorena (Lori Miller) Smith; daughters Amanda (Gabriel) Jimenez of Grand Rapids Sarah (Mike) Meyers of Ionia Rose Smith (Ryan Allen) of Grand Rapids; grandchildren Gabriel (Bito), Rosalia and Carlos Jimenez Austin Levi and Leah Meyers; parents Frank and Beatrice Smith of Saranac; mother-in-law Ellen Miller of Lowell; brother Rich Smith of Ionia; sister Brenda Shoen of Lowell; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Ellen (Steb) Martin of Hastings Virginia Conner of Saranac Patricia (Allan) Mull of Lowell Mel (Linda) Miller of Kentwood Shirley (Tim) Stevens of Lowell and Mike Miller of Lowell; Aunt Helen (Paul) Courbat of Florida; Uncle Ken (Pat) DeWispelare of New York Uncle Dick (Marlene) DeWispelare of New York; many cousins nieces and nephews; an extended family of many wonderful friends. Dave was a loving dedicated husband father grandfather son and brother. He was happiest when caring for his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Services will be November 24 at at the Roth-Gerst Funeral Home 305 N. Hudson Chaplain Ruth Hawley of Hospice of Michigan officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation November 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. and November 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Roth-Gerst Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan 1260 Ekhart NE Grand Rapids Michigan 49503.
