
Jack Richard Smit, age 64, of Wyoming passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Jacob Smit. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Jackie Pittman; Myessa Smit; grandchildren, Ethan, Jared, Manuel, Violetta, Bradley; great granddaughter, Arya; mother, Mary Smit; sisters, Marian (Nick) Chertos, Linda Smit, Sandra (Paul) VanderLaan, Joyce (Larry) Zimmer; and many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Jack was a sweet, loving, friendly and kind-hearted man. He was also fun-loving, energetic, caring, and had a great sense of humor. He was extremely skilled and talented in carpentry and woodwork and he loved to help his family and friends with his skills. He talked with everyone he met and would do anything to help others. Jack shared, “my daughters are the light that showed God is so good”. He will be greatly missed. A time to celebrate Jack’s life will be Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 5-7 pm at MKD Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Drive NE, Belmont. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Mel Trotter Ministries.