Matthew-Smith-Obituary

Matthew Smith

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Mar 31, 1954 – May 18, 2025

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BORN
March 31, 1954
DIED
May 18, 2025
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Matthew Paul Smith age 71 of Ada, Michigan passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert "RC" and Roberta "June" Smith; brother and sister-in-law Mark and Frances Smith; father and mother-in-law Jack and Veronica Soules. Matthew leaves behind his loving...

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Matt was truly a decent man and a pleasure to deal with professionally. Plus, he really enjoyed fishing!

Matt was a credit to the profession and a credit to the Bar. Condolences to the entire family.

Matt was a great advocate. My favorite Matt memory was a day when he was trying too hard for an overly generous outcome. I told him another word and the deal would go backwards. He went to confer with his client and returned with a legal pad. On it he had written "not another word will I speak" ... he then started flipping pages advocating yet again in written words. I gave him his desired result and smiled the rest of the day. I would occasionally see him in church and enjoy saying hello. To...

Matt was a dedicated attorney, He was always prepared and was always professional. It was a pleasure working with him over the years. Love to his family. Judge Sara J Smolenski

Dear AnnMarie and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss! I was very saddened to read that Matt was gone too soon. He was a very good man! I am praying for you and your family.

Treasured Tribute Wreath

Very sorry about your loss. My condolences and prayers for your family. Matt and I went to the same High School. That how I got to know him. He was very kind and was great person to know. He will be truly missed.

Condolences on your loss. May God's grace, peace and love be with you and your family.

AnnMarie and Smith family, Aaron and I were shocked and saddened to hear about Matt´s passing at church today. We are praying for you during this difficult time. May you feel God´s presence and peace during your grief journey. Numbers 6:24-26. Our sincere condolences, The Bartmans