James Bernard Smith Obituary
The memory of James Bernard Smith (Holland, Michigan), born in Ionia, Michigan, who passed away on June 3, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Bernard Smith to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James Bernard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He is survived by: his wife Jane Ellen Hooper Smith; his children, Jennifer, Mike Dewaard and Julie Smith; his grandchildren, James Bennett "Ben" Dewaard and Charlie Dewaard; and his siblings, Jerry Smith (Barb), Kay Pettengill and Martha Woolston (Frank). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and numerous close friends and neighbors.
He would like you to consider memorial donations to Mobility Worldwide West Michigan (https://mobilityworldwide.org), 414 East 40th St. Suite 3 Holland, MI 49423, an organization that builds rugged, self propelled carts for disabled children in challenging terrains across the world.
