John William "Bill" Smit's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

John William "Bill" Smit

August 24, 2025

Grand Rapids, Michigan

John William "Bill" Smit's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zaagman Memorial Chapel

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John William "Bill" Smit

August 24, 2025

Grand Rapids, Michigan

John William Smit Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John William Smit of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on August 24, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John William Smit to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Winifred Smit; his children, Mary Smit and Paul Smit; his sister Eunice; his brother-in-law Henry "Red" Bruinooge; his brother Harvey; and his siblings-in-law, Edna Smit and John Timmer.

He is survived by: his sister Hazel Timmer; his children, Laura Smit, Jane Smit, Sally Verstraete (Brian) and Charles Smit; his daughter-in-law Debra Sloterbeek; and his grandchildren, Jennifer Keizer (Joseph), Tony Smit, Julia Verstraete and Joshua Verstraete. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to New2You Thrift Shop, in support of Christian education.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zaagman Memorial Chapel



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Sep 02

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Calvin Christian Reformed Church
700 Ethel Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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Sep 02

Funeral service

Calvin Christian Reformed Church
700 Ethel Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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