Gerald "Jerry" Smith

Birth date: Dec 3, 1932 Death date: Oct 27, 2024

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Smith, age 91, of Grand Haven passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Grand Pines Assisted Living Community. He was born December 3, 1932, in Grand Rapids, to Frank and Viola (VanderVries) Smith. On March 3, 20 Read Obituary

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Dawn & Ron Davis

52w ago

Jerry was a wonderful man and will be missed. He contributed so much to the CG Festival and this community. Our condolences to Hazel and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carol Bordua

52w ago

Our sincere sympathy to Hazel and the family for the loss of such a wonderful man. We were fortunate to work with him on the Coast Guard Festival. He was funny, lovable, hard working, passionate about the Coast Guard and history of the Coast Guard Festival. His dedication was obvious with his work in making Grand Haven the only Coast Guard City USA! We are honored to have known you and worked with you.
Ken and Carol Bordua

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52w ago

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Vicki, Rick, Mikki & Nikki

52w ago

Sent a Peaceful White Lilies Basket to the Smith family.

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Joni Bennett

52w ago

I worked with Jerry for a number of years when I first joined the CG Festival committee. He truly was a remarkable person when it came to the history of the CG Festival, His impact of getting Grand Haven recognized as "Coast Guard City USA"is beyond incredible!!! I m FOREVER thankful he did that for our community. I am sooo lucky I got to know Jerry and work with him for a time on the Festival. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Gerald Hunsburger

52w ago

My sympathy to Hazel and the family on the passing of my friend Jerry.
I knew Jerry and worked with him over many years when he was at Grand Rapids Schools, Jackson Intermediate and the Michigan School Business Official Board (MSBO). Always approachable, positive, and willing to help others on any project. And with smile on his face. Jerry was ready to roll up his sleeves to help anyone.
I have many great memories assisting him as he ran for election to the MSBO Board, and working with him on various committees. The overnight trips at the cottage near Rothbury, and the many golf outings with Jerry and the guys are cherished memories.
Jerry was a major contributor to many major projects to improved public school finance. In his "retirement", his love, passion and leadership as Executive Director of the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival grew that organization to a new level and to fiscal independence.
May Jerry rest in peace.
Gerald "Jerry" Hunsburger

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