Keith Duane Smith, age 84, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 61 years, Anita; children: Donald (Nita) Smith, Clayton (Elizabeth) Smith, Jane (Wes) Ackerman; grandchildren: Amber Smith, Dan Chittenden, Rianne Chittenden, Jordan Smith, Collin Smith, Jessalyn Smith; special cousin, Jeannie Smith; many other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Letha Smith.  Keith proudly served in the U.S. Army.  He retired from G.M. after 30 years and was a life member of the Grand Valley Cap “N” Ballers Muzzle Loading Gun Club.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, with Rev. John Stradtner officiating.  Interment Salem Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.  The family wishes to express their gratitude to the 4th floor staff at U of M Metro Hospital.

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June 11, 2019 1:43pm
I’m so sorry to hear of Keiths death . It’s so hard to loose someone you love . My thoughts are with you .

- Helen Finkbeinet

June 07, 2019 6:54pm
I'm saddened to hear this. Please accept my sympathy. My heart goes out to you and your family. Hugs to you my friend.

- Brenda Allen Seitz

June 07, 2019 1:36pm
My prayers for the the family during this difficult time. Anita the love you can share with the beautiful stories that you and Keith shared. God bless your beautiful family. Barb Choryan

- Barb Choryan

June 07, 2019 8:35am
Anita and family, George and I are very sad to hear of Keith's passing. Please know you are all in our prayers. RIP Keith!

- Terry and George Smith

June 07, 2019 6:44am
Condolences Anita and family you are in our prayers.

- Brenda Lambrix

June 07, 2019 4:32am
Our thoughts and prayers are with Anita and family through this difficult time. So very sorry for the loss of Keith.

- ED AND NANETTE EYK

June 06, 2019 5:18pm
YOU HAVE OUR PRAYERS

- LARRY AND WENDY BRALEY

June 05, 2019 8:20pm
My prayers and condolences to Anita and the family. Keith was one of the first people I met when I first got into muzzleloading, and I always looked forward to saying "Hi" at Kalamazoo. Like so many of the "old timer" buckskinners, he helped pave the way for many of us. Rest in Peace, Keith.

- Terry Todish

June 05, 2019 6:25pm
Condolences to Anita and the family. I am sure he was welcomed into the next world by many good friends.

- Eva (Martin) Karas

June 05, 2019 2:56pm
My prayers for comfort for the family. May God put his loving arms around you and give you peace.

- SHARON K ACKERMAN

June 05, 2019 1:23pm
my prayers and love to the family, Keith RIP you will live on in our stories, memories and hearts!

- Barbara J Woods




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