William Leonard Smit

On June 1, 2015, the Lord brought home His good and faithful servant, William Leonard Smit. Bill was born on July, 17, 1945, in Barneveldt, Netherlands. After WWII, the family moved to America, through Ellis Island. They settled in Salt Lake City, UT, when Bill was 6 years old. As a teenager and after the loss of his father, the family moved to Denver where they remained. In 1968, he met Constance Brune (Connie) at a friend's home the night after she arrived in Denver. They were married in January of 1971, and had three daughters; Amy Lynn, Julie Mary, and Rebecca Lenore (Becki).

After retiring from a career in electrical sales, Bill devoted his life, his time and his energy touching so many lives, locally and internationally, for the glory of the God he loved and served. He was a valued and contributing member of 1st Christian Reformed Church for over 40 years.

Through his love for music, golf, reading and service, Bill made a difference every day of his life. If you knew him, he loved you and you knew a man who was the reflection of God's love on this earth.

Those left behind, in hopeful anticipation of the resurrection, are his beloved wife, Connie, and children, Amy (David), Julie (Eric), and Becki (Josh), as well as his precious grandchildren; Keenan and Avery, and Wyatt, Logan, Luke and Adelyn. He is also survived by his siblings Pete (Marie), Ina, Joy, Cal (Vonnie). He was preceded by his parents and older brother Lee.

We grieve the loss of the husband, father and brother we loved so dearly but we know weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Friday June 5, 2015 at First Christian Reformed Church, 1814 S. Emerson St, Denver, CO 80210.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Living Waters, World Renew - Disaster Relief Services, Volunteers in Action or Round Up Ministries.