David A. Smith's Obituary
David A. Smith, age 52, died Monday afternoon, June 1, 2015, in North Muskegon, after a long and courageous fight with ALS. Dave was born April 3, 1963 in Muskegon to Irving and Doris (Doctor) Smith; and has been a life resident of the area. Dave retired as Superintendent of Utilities for the City of Muskegon where he had been employed 28 years. He was a member of Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed coaching soccer, softball and basketball. On May 3, 1986 he married the former Julie Tyler and she survives him along with their 2 daughters, Gillian Leigh (fiancé Steven Hoshal) Smith and Olivia Kay Smith; 1 sister, Lori Bailey, brother and sisters-in-law, Eric (Kathy) Tyler, Paulette (Bob) Bosch and Jeri (Jeff Blakely) Tyler; 15 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 695 Allen Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 with Pastor Tom Pettinga officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. VISITATION with Dave’s family will be 1 hour prior to the service. For a more lasting memorial you are asked to consider the Youth Programs of Allen Ave. CRC. You are also invited to share a memory at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565
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