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May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
J.
July 09, 2021


Kalamazoo, Michigan
1956 - 2021
Acker-Smith, Judy Kalamazoo Judy Lynn Acker-Smith, age 64, passed away on May 26, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. Judy will be dearly missed by her family, friends and the many lives she touched through her coaching, mentoring and volunteering. She was a well-known and...
Read MoreMay God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
J.
July 09, 2021
Rick,
I just read Judy's obituary and I am so saddened for you and your girls. She was such an inspiration at KCHS and was always welcoming to me, and so many others. Sending prayers, love and light.
Launa (Husted) Rogers
June 11, 2021 | Friend
Nancy: we did not know Nancy except through you. You told us a lot about her! Our sincere sadness about her passing: you are one of the strongest persons we know and your faith and family and friends are supporting you!
don and Ellen Frisinger
Don and Ellen Frisinger
June 09, 2021 | Friend
Judy Acker Smith and Rick Smith were such a blessing to me when I went over to their house to pick up tickets for our 10th Class Reunion. They sat at a table outside with me because they wanted to know each detail about my brain surgeries and current condition. Then at the reunion as class president she announced that the class wanted to honor me by telling my story there at the reunion!!! She had me stand up as she told my story. As you all remember (I will never forget) I was honored to...
Jodi DeDoes
June 09, 2021 | Friend
My deepest sympathy to the family. I could never thank Judy enough for the hours and years she spent teaching/coaching me at Centre Court in Portage in the 80's. She helped instill a deep love for tennis and her lessons were so crucial in my ability to play in high school and college.
Marty Williams
June 09, 2021 | Student
My late sister Pat, volunteered with George Acker while she was a student at K and she always spoke so highly of Judy and all of the Acker family. What an incredible addition to the tennis and community legacy, that Judy added. Condolences to all of the family.
Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson
June 08, 2021 | Acquaintance