Van Edward Smith Obituary
In loving memory of Van Edward Smith of Farmington Hills, Michigan, who departed this world on July 7, 2025 at the age of 64. Van Edward leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Van Edward has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his father Philip E. Smith. He is survived by: his mother Glenda Rose Smith; his sister Tamara Pedersen (Ron); and his sibling's children, Skylar Swiecki (Jocelyn), Chris Pedersen (Amanda) and Casey Augsburger (Matt).
Visitation was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, Northrop-Sassaman Chapel (19091 Northville Road, Northville, MI 48168). A funeral service was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home – Northrop-Sassaman Chapel (19091 Northville Road, Northville, MI 48168).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Van's memory to Easter Seals MORC (https://www.easterseals.com).
