Howard Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Grand Haven, Michigan

Howard Smith

September 3, 1929 - October 5, 2025 (96 years old)

Grand Haven, Michigan

Howard Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Grand Haven, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Klaassen Family Funeral Home

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Howard Smith

September 3, 1929 - October 5, 2025 (96 years old)

Grand Haven, Michigan

Howard Smith Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Howard Smith of Grand Haven, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 5, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Smith to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Smith and Nellie Smith (Bultema); his wife Elaine; his brother-in-law Dr. Edward Spencer; his brother Willard; and his sister-in-law Nettie Smith.

He is survived by: his children, Diana Holton (Randy) and Gary Smith; his grandsons, Randall Holton (Lauren) and Eric Holton; and his siblings, Lois Spencer and Irvin Smith (Kathleen).

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Klaassen Family Funeral Home (1500 Robbins Rd, Grand Haven, MI 49417). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post 28 or Harbor Hospice Leila and Cyrus Poppen Residence.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Klaassen Family Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Klaassen Family Funeral Home
1500 Robbins Rd, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Fri

Oct 10

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Klaassen Family Funeral Home
1500 Robbins Rd, Grand Haven, MI 49417

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