Dennis “Denny” A.  Smith

Smith, Dennis "Denny" A. Dennis (Denny) A. Smith, aged 58 of Grandville, passed away from CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) on Friday, September 27, 2013.  He was a child of God, faithful husband, devoted father, and friend to many.  He worked at Gerrit's Appliance for 38 years and loved being a 'lonely Maytag repairman'!  His passion as a cadet leader for 10 years at Fairway CRC empowered many young boys.  He is survived by his dear wife, Cherie and their children, Kim (fiancé, John Chaney), Rachel, and Brad; his sister, Carla and Kevin Schutte (Jill and Amber); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dale & Dee Sall; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Cathy Sall (Caili), John and MaryJo Sall (Nate and Caitlin).  Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Gert Smith.  A special thanks to Dr. Alan Campbell; his nurse, Tammy; many caring PA's and the staff of 6 South at Spectrum Butterworth.  Funeral services will be held on Monday 11 am at Fairway Christian Reformed Church, 1165 44th St., Jenison with Rev. David Den Haan and Ed Tamminga officiating.  Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Fairway Christian Reformed Church Cadet program or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.