Bruce G. Smith, aged 70, lost his battle with cancer on August 2, 2023. He passed away peacefully at his home in Florida with his wife and daughters by his side. His family is comforted knowing he is now with the Lord, his father Robert Smith, and grandson Matthew.
Bruce was a long-time member of the American Legion Post 208 in Kentwood, MI, and the American Legion Post 309 in Palmetto, FL. He was a resident of Kentwood, MI for many years until he moved to Florida in 2011.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 50 years Anne, daughters Season (Kevin) Kaleta, Jodi (Ellias, Jr.) Longoria and Hilary (Andy Gil) Smith, grandchildren Paige (Sean) Riley, Amara Smith, Cheyenne Longoria, Anita Smith, Quinn and Greysen Kaleta, great-grandchildren Madilyn and Beau Riley and Carter Bell, all of MI, mother Isabel Merz and sister Nancy Smith, in-laws Martin, and Patricia Koepke, several sisters and brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, September 8 at 3pm at the American Legion Post 154 located at 2327 Byron Center Ave. Wyoming, MI 49519.
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