Michael Len Smith

Michael Len Smith, 69, son of the late Leonard and Dorothea Smith, died peacefully with family in his home in Delton, MI on September 14, 2021. He was a 1970 graduate of White Cloud High School and 1976 Pharmacy School graduate of Ferris State College where he made some wonderful lifelong friends.

Mike contributed to the Hastings, MI community as your friendly pharmacist at Bosley Pharmacy and Walgreens and moved numerous historical, commercial, and residential structures as Smith Housemovers.  He was a dedicated, loyal, hard worker and was passionate about providing service through numerous community organizations such as the Delton Moose Lodge, the Long Lake Association, the Hastings Jaycees, and Barry County Hospice Board.  He was a longtime member of the Thornapple Jazz Orchestra, where he tooted his own horn.  He was an idea man with creative talent and a true zest for life.

Mike was an accomplished trumpet player from a young age and continued to entertain throughout his life.  He listened to music with enthusiasm and loved to share his knowledge with anyone who would listen.  He could often be found on or in the water, enjoying campfires, telling jokes at the local bars, hosting all-night karaoke parties, working with and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by former wife Brenda Stone of Port Charlotte, FL and children Lisa Smith and Simon Lilley of Seattle, WA, Stephanie and Steve Quada (Mahala and Britton) of Delton, MI, Amy Smith and Patrick Casey (Sofia) of Battle Creek, MI, Karah Smith and Daimann Gilbert (Chyenne, Shawn and Olivia) of Toledo, OH; and former wife Sandy Smith of Hastings, MI and children Sydney Smith of Hastings, MI, Mike Smith of Mesa, AZ, stepson Dustin and Megan Bateson (Stella) of Middleville, MI.  He is also survived by his siblings David Smith, Charles Smith, Jennifer Smith, Thressa (Arthur) Hoekstra, Steve (Vicki) Smith, and Richard Smith, aunt Kaye Katt of Essexville, MI, uncle Roger (Jean) Smith of White Cloud, MI, uncle Sidney (Linda) Smith of Conroe, TX, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.  He will be deeply missed.

A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, September 18 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway; Hastings, MI with a memorial reception on Sunday, September 19, 2021, between 4:00-8:00 PM at the Delton Moose Lodge, 5420 Mooselodge Dr, Delton, MI 49046. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Thornapple Arts Council, 231 S Broadway St; Hastings, MI 49058 -  https://thornapplearts.org/donate/  or Barry County Animal Shelter,  540 North Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit  www.girrbachfuneralhome.net  .