Donald F. Smit
Donald F. Smit, age 78, of Crest Hill, formerly of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Joyce for 56 years. Loving father of Brian (Sue) Smit, Gail Epley, Laura (Ray) Carlini and Mark (Stacy) Smit. Devoted grandfather of Alivia, Jackson, Jacob, Teagan, Brock, Cole, Brianna, Trey, Kaitlin and Alyssa. Dear brother of Jay (Karen), Richard (Judi) and Ruth Ann (late Stan). Visitation 3-9 p.m. Friday Nov. 2nd at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday Nov. 3rd at Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove. Interment private. Funeral home phone 630-964-6500
Betty and I share with you our deepest sympathies with the entire Smit family in the loss of Don.
May God grant comfort to all who mourn, but know that he is at home in heaven.
Dear Joyce and family, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful man. May you find peace and comfort in all your memories!
Love Mike and Debbie Crowley
So sorry and shocked to hear of Don’s passing. Don and I sang in West Towns Chorus together for many years. He was a leader, a great quartet enthusiast, and friend to everyone. He touched so many lives and will be missed. My sympathy to the entire family.
Nels & I were deeply shocked to hear the news of Don’s death. Our sincerest condolences to the family and you, Joyce, most of all. He was such a lovely man.
A good man who was like a second father to me for many years ….. He will be missed tremendously, but I smile at all the great Memories. Prayers of Strength and Comfort to Joyce, Brian, Gail, Laura, Mark and extended family ….
Or deepest condolence to you Joyce and the intire Smit family. We are so going to miss Don, his great sense of humor, his laugh,the way he always listened and the way, his beautiful voice and of course the love he had for his family. The whole family. Don you will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the Smit family. Don was such a wonderful man – always happy and always smiling. I know he will be missed and my heart goes out to all of you! Praying that God wraps His loving arms around you and brings you comfort.
We are so sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful person.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Keep him close to you with your memories of him.
Mike Larson and Dave Mouser lot 34 SRVR
Gail,
What a cute father Gail. I love the picture you chose for the write up. You and your family are in my prayers. It is so very difficult losing a parent but I cannot begin to imagine what your family is going through.
Love,
Lori Anne Summers
Sorry for your loss, Smit Family
Your former neighbor, Pershing Ave, DG
Randy Zabel
I don’t know why the information about Don’s passing showed up on my phone at this late date; but it did.
My very late condolences to his family. Don was my very first boyfriend so many years ago. It was my good luck to have known him. I
I hope you don’t mind my sending this message.
Karin B.