Barbara Smith Obituary

The passing of Barbara Smith (Grand Rapids, Michigan) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 5, 2025 at the age of 82. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Smith and Dorothy Smith; her brother Phil Smith; and her daughter-in-law Rebecca Talsma. She is survived by: her children, Terri Bousaab (Jim), Jennifer Kittredge-Hageman (Ron Hageman) and Benjamin Talsma (Lindsey); her grandchildren, Jade Garofolin (Franco), Amira Selvius (Gage), Isabella Bousaab, William Kittredge, Nicholas Kittredge, Layla Kittredge, Grayson Talsma, Mason Skalandis, Trevor Talsma, Emma Skalandis and Jillian Talsma; her great grandchildren, Amina Garofolin, Elia Garofolin and Calev Garofolin; and her siblings, Jennie Smith, Kay Owen (Don), Paul Smith (Sharon) and Marcia Smith. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.