Richard Smits Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Smits of Jenison, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 90, on August 24, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Sharon Van Leeuwen; and his siblings, Margaret French (George), Mary Chandler (Hugh), Barbara Schram (Abe), Rachel Tabbert and James Kinsey.
He is survived by: his wife Dorothea; his children, Mary Beth, Dr. Brian Trimble, David and Angela Smits; his grandchildren, George, Delaney Smits, Geoffrey, Kristen Van Leeuwen, Jim, Hillary Van Leeuwen, Betsy Van Leeuwen, Sandy, Kelly Van Brouwer, Sean, Erin Trimble, Aaron and Laura Trimble; his great grandchildren, Denali Trimble, Rogue Trimble, Will Trimble, Nicholas Trimble, Benjamin Trimble, Kyah Van Brouwer, Nora Van Brouwer, Grant Van Leeuwen, Elena Van Leeuwen, Natalie Van Leeuwen, Abigail Van Leeuwen and Liana Van Leeuwen; and his sister-in-law Betty Kinsey.
