David Smith

David Parker Smith, age 61, of Zeeland, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Dave was born on September 30, 1957, in Portage, to the late Billy and Virginia (Troxell) Smith. He grew up in Kalamazoo and later moved to Grand Haven, where he graduated from high school. Dave had a passion for being outdoors. He enjoyed waterfowl hunting and riding dirt bikes. He had a special love for his German shepherd, Nick. Dave worked at Haworth as a powder coater for over twenty years. Survivors include his three children, Jessica (Mathew) Mercado, Justin (Jamie Nyhoff) Smith, and Jordan (Whitney) Smith; seven grandchildren; and sister, Vicki (Roger) Schuring. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Deborah Gettings; and his step-father, Richard Smith. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of David Smith, please visit our flower store.