Donald Smith, age 80 of Dorr / Wayland, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Harris and Neoma Smith; brother, Roger Smith; and brothers-in-law Ron DeYoung and Roger DeYoung. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Smith; children Mike (Adrienne) Smith, Matt (Jody Babcock) Smith, Mark (Jennifer) Smith; grandchildren Ashley (Cam), Conner, Jeremy, Charlie, Jessica, Robert; great-grandchildren Lyla and Jack; sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Frank Amatangelo) DeYoung, Marge DeYoung, and Dorothy DeYoung; brother-in-law, Jerry (Candy) DeYoung; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Don was a loving husband and father. He graduated from Wayland in 1963. He was a decorated Vietnam combat veteran. Most of Don’s work career was spent as a meat cutter at Meijer. He loved fishing, gardening, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Per Don’s wishes there will be no services. There will be a celebration of life at the family farm where Don and Nancy raised their family (1114 132nd Avenue in Wayland) from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025; anyone who knew Don is welcome.
In honor of Don and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or DAV – Disabled American Veterans. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in their guestbook online.
