Evan Joseph Smith, 7, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Toledo Hospital. He was born on November 2, 2007 in Toledo, the son of Joshua E. and Mindy (Hoffman) Smith.
Evan was a 1st Grade Student at Otis Elementary School and was a Yellow Belt at Hoffman Karate. He enjoyed playing video games and his IPod, swimming, and being with his family and friends. His favorite place to eat was Nagoya with his favorite chef “The Roc.” Evan was a very loving child with a contagious laugh. He was Dad’s best friend and Mommy’s baby and loved to hang out at his Dad’s Barber Shop.
Evan is survived by his parents, Joshua and Mindy Smith and twin sister, Elyse Smith all of Fremont, OH, sister, Mariah Smith, Gibsonburg, OH; grandparents, Karen (Mark) Wilkins, Port Clinton, OH, Mark (Lita Smith) Hoffman, Fremont, OH, Connie (Rob) Gratz, Sandusky, OH; great grandparents, Clyde White, Erma Smith both of Fremont, OH, Thelma Smith, Mt. Gilead, OH; aunts and uncles, Miranda, Cecily and Lilly Hoffman, Eric (Nicole) Smith, Tara (Jerry) Risner, Craig (Gail) Smith and Ryan Smith; special aunt, Eloise Starks and many great aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Randal Smith; great grandparents, Ruth White, John Hoffman, Ron and Jane Pettys and Delmer Kiser.
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH
Service: Monday, March 23, 2015; 10:30 a.m. at Victory Church, 2051 Oak Harbor Rd, Fremont, with one hour of visitation at church prior to the service. Pastor James Lewis will officiate.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Memorials: Otis Elementary PTO or School of Hope
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Jen Martin
Thoughts and prayers to the family
Barb & Tony Sanchez
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, our most heartfelt condolences.
Ryan Smith
Evan I will never ever forget that big smile of yours. I love the times when my family would come to visit from Milwaukee. Lindsey and Allison would always have so much fun playing with you and Elyse. They would always call Aunt Min Min and wanna talk to you. We will never forget you, we will cherish the memories .
Love Uncle Ryan, Lindsey and Allison
Rachel hoffman
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. No parent should ever hve to feel this pain. I will be praying for you all and for u to have peace and comfort during the days ahead.
Racheal Chase
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. Words can not express the feelings your going through at this moment in your life. Prayers from my family to yours in this time of greif.
Loretta Lee
Josh and Mindy. I love you.
sarah poe
I am so very sorry for your loss….
Melissa Taylor
So sorry I love u all
Racheal Chase
Words cannot express what your going through. My heart hurts for your pain. Prayers from my family to yours.
Laura Alspaugh
I was sadden to hear of Evans passing. I am praying for your family, may God touch you and hold you through your grief.
Michael Waggoner & Laura Alspaugh
Josh and Mindy, we are heartbroken for you, may God comfort you in your time of grief and know that Grandpa Randy is watching out for him. Love you guys!
Amber (Coleman) Sabo
i am so sorry for your loss! Many prayers sent!!
kim
I am so sorry for you loss, no parent should lose a child, He looks like a great young man! Prayers to you and your family
Brenda Dabrunz
Josh & Mindy I am so sorry to hear of the loss in of your son, Evan. My prayers are with you & your families
laicey
Mindy and josh…I wish I could take away your pain….he was a special boy and u two are very good parents
Justin Young
Very sorry about your loss. It never makes sense when God takes someone we love so much away from us. I’m praying for your family.
Stephen
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your family
sheena witndt
Sorry for the tremendous loss. My heart is broken for your family. Love and prayers
Raquel
It brook my heart tho see you n so much pain. May our Lord hold you in his hands during this difficult time.
Jack and Irma Villarreal
Our condolences to your family may God give you. the strength to go on and bless you .
rev.lisa lippert
My heart goes out to the parents.
Rikki Oman
Josh and Mindy I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your whole family as you go thru this most difficult time of your lives.
Rikki Oman
Louise Meyer
May the Lord hold you in his arms and comfort you, knowing you will see him again. My heart breaks for you. Please know you are in thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Ann Wise
My sincerest sympathy to you in this tragic time…. Ann Wise. ” Nurse Ann. ” School of Hope
lakishiawilliams
Josh and Mindy so sorry for your loss. AlI I can say is heaven gained an angel who forever will be looking down on you . Love Lakishia
brenda-bliss
Prayers with the family ..
Rebecca
I’m so sorry for your loss..my heart goes out to the family…May the dear Lord guide you and give you strength…prayers to family and friends…you have an angel looking over you…God bless
Rukman "the rock"
i am sorry for your loss. I had such a good time cooking for him
Latosha Thornton
Sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to your family. We will continue to pray for god to give you strength ♡
suzanne Hudson
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of u. Much love from the Hudsons. Makaela Marissa Madison Michael and Memphis.
K.C. Collins
Josh and Mindy, i am so sorry for your loss. I met Evan while I volunteered at the Otis secret Santa shop. It was adorable watching him shop for you two. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God watch over you…
Mary Post
Josh, Mindy, Kids, Tara, and family: No words can express my sympathy enough.
Seeing students in/out of my classroom makes me realize how precious each one is, like Evan.
Know you are all in my prayers during this extremely difficult time.
Life certainly is a mystery which none of us are allowed to understand here on earth.
Prayers for strength, Mary Post
Shunnar Gamble
words can’t express the sorrow I have for your loss. May GOD comfort your family in your time of sorrow
DEB Rapp
Josh and Mindy, Elyse and Mariah, there are no words that can help the emptyness you are feeling.. Evan was a very sweet little boy and will be truly truly missed. May God help and guide you through this tragic situation. May your family and friends help to provide some comfort.. Love you all as our family. Thoughts and prayers.. Love, Deb and Harry Rapp
House and Natalie Jones
Words can not express how sad we are to hear about your son, our hearts are so heavy for you and your family. Please if there is anything House or I can do for you please don’t hesitate to ask.
You are in our hearts and prayers
Love,
House and Natalie Jones
Tracy, Lindsey, and Allison Smith
Josh, Mindy, and family,
We are truely sorry about your loss. Even though we can’t make it to the service just remember we will be thinking and praying for your entire family on that day. Evan was loved by all of us here in Milwaukee. We will miss him greatly.
Vickie & Bob DeLaHamaide
Josh & Mindy, we are so sorry for the loss of your son Evan. There are no words to ease your pain but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We never understand why these terrible things happen. Praying for comfort & strength for you all.
Rafael Chavez
I know that you have no clue as to who I am. But my grandson goes to Otis and he is a few yrs older. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know your child was your everything and I’m not even going to try and say something with the hope that you will be comforted. How ever I will let you know that we share your pain and that my wife and I will be praying for your son and your family. With my deepest condolences, may God be at your side in time of grief. We ask this through Jesus Christ.
Kristen LeJeune
Smith Family please know that I think of you guys constantly. I will miss seeing Evan’s sweet face everyday after school. I still can’t believe this has happened. Mindy your such a special friend to me and I am so sad for you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kristen LeJeune
rosa flores
Sending my deepest condolences to the family.
Kelly Darr
My heart is weeping to see someone else in this terrible club hugs to you and your family. Hold on to those memories and look back to them on your bad days they will help you get through.
Angelita Moreno
my thoughts and prayers are with you to lift your loved one up to heaven
Robert Fraley
praying for you and your family at this tragic time. God bless !
Tammie WENDT
Josh and Mindy I am so sorry for your loss
Lora Goebel
I want to send strength to you and your family at this devastating time. I can’t even imagine the pain you are feeling right now or how this is going to affect your dear little girl. I was the speech therapist who worked with Elyse last year in Mrs. K’s room and I know she loves her family very much and will have a hole in her heart. Many prayers to you.
Mary & Fred Carroccio Sue & Daryl Shields
To Kasey and Mark and All your family, You have our Deepest sympathy from the bottom of our hearts !!! You are All in our thoughts and prayers !! May God Bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. With Love, Mary and Fred and Sue and Daryl
JEAN
SO SORRY ABOUT THIS ….MY GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER IS IN HIS CLASS AND IS BROKEN ABOUT THIS….god BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY …I CAN NOT IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH …MAY YOU FIND COMFORT KNOWING THIS PRECIOUS CHILD IS RESTING IN THE ARMS OF OUR SAVIOUR
Tom oesch
Josh, sorry to hear this devastating news! Prayers with your family.
Charlene Fisher
May the Lord comfort your hearts, as only he can do.
In Deepest Sympathy,
Sam Davis and family
Jessica Fillmore
Mindy and Josh your family is in our prayers. Words can not express the sorrow you must feel. May God give you strength and hold your beautiful son close to Him.
Bob Hahn
My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Barbara Whitman
So sorry about your loss my prayers go out to the family
Barbara Whitman
So sorry about your loss. My prayers go out to the family.
Tina Ortiz
So sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what your going through. Just know God will see you through it. My grandson jonny enjoyed playing with him and eating lunch together.
cassandrea a.
Josh and Mindy, The two of you and Elyse are in my prayers for you to feel Gods comfort and peace and you feel His presence wrapped around you.
Paula Sanchez
May you find comfort in your hearts to surpass your loss. My prayers to your family. I know there is no comfort to lose a child, nothing said will be of comfort, but know that he is rejoicing in heaven. Praying for your family. In Jesus name, Amen!
Alyce Witt
I’m so sorry for your loss, keeping the family in my thoughts & prayers
Ashley miller
I am so sorry for your lost.. words can’t describe … I pray that u an your family, find peace At this time. Your in my prayers.
Julie Young
Josh and Mindy,
So sorry for your loss. We sometimes don’t know why god does what he does but we got to have faith. He must of needed a another good angel. R.I.H little one. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. May god give peace and comfort in your time of loss.
Tim Everett
Mindy, I am so sorry for the traject loss. You have been their for our family for every up & down.
I feel like you’re a daughter. Please know that the EVERETT family loves you and feels your pain. Please have faith in the Lord
Love Tim
Randall and Tammy Duncan
Josh and Mindy, Elyse and Mariah and families
We are so sorry to hear of Evans passing. You have been on our minds since we heard. Our hearts break for all of you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers today in the days to come! With deepest sympathies and all our love to all of you! Love always, Aunt Tammy & Randall
Carmen Dorobek
My deepest condolences to your family in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nicole Massie
So sorry for your loss.. my thoughts && prayers are with u both!
Richard Heyman
Mindy, Josh and Mark, I am so Sorry to see the awful news of Evan’s passing. Jan and I wish you are most sincere condolences in this your time grief.
Michella Ferguson
I’m so sorry for your loss, the loss of any child be it yours or a grandchild is extremely heartbreaking. Remember he I in the Lord’s arms now being held and comforted, while the Lord comforts and supports us during your time of grief. My the Lord bless you and keep you during your times of trials. God bless you many times over and keep you safe wit lots of love.
Adam walker
So sorry to hear about your loss your in my thoughts and prayers.
Mel and Barb Ayers
The entire Nagoya Family sends our deepest condolences. We hope you know how much joy Evan brought to Rock and to all of us. You are forever in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Karmen Ross
My prayers to Mindy and Josh as well as the rest of the family. I don’t even know what to say just know my heart goes out to you. May you find comfort in peace in our Lord and Saviour!!!
Andrea Guerrero
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your baby boy, may God get your family through this. .
Millie and Jerry Risner
Josh and MIndy our hearts
goes out to you guys. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.Love and strength for you and your whole family. God bless
Larry Faist
I can’t imagine your pain. We have five grandkids. Parents so sorry! Mark so sorry. He is in heaven.
The Caraway Family, Ray,Nikki,Tyler and Raelynn
Mindy and Josh, words cannot express the sorrow that we feel for you and your family. We are so sorry to hear this. Our prayers our with you. May GOD bless your family at your time of sorrow.
Becky
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you.
Nancy Gilbert Blair
Sincere Sympathy for the loss of your dear sweet little one from your arms into the arms of Jesus. His grandpa Randy Smith was there to greet him I am sure. Prayers for his twin sister especially. Video shows the beautiful life you provided for Evans short life on this earth. God bless you for this. Prayers also for his great grandma Erma Smith (my aunt) in this time of grief.
Sheila Hamilton
Sending my deepest sympathy to my cousin Connie Gratz and all of the family. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Hamilton
Diane Kuns
C.C. and family
All our thoughts are prayers are with you. God has a special Angel with him now and he will for-ever look down on you all with joy and a special love in his heart.
Our family is here if you need anything. We love you so much
Diane – Kevin -Sarah – Micki – Josh
Olivia – Keni – Delaney – Lane – Marin
Laurie Weichel
My deepest, deepest sympathy to your family, may God hold you all in his arms and comfort you.
Laurie Weichel
Tracy P
I cannot even begin to imagine…he went to school with my son…so quickly how life can be forever changed…my deepest sympathy, prayers, and thoughts to your family….
Dear heavenly Father, Lord I come to you now in Christ Jesus name and ask you Lord to please wrap your loving arms around this family and give them strength, peace and comfort during this time and ask you to post guardian angels around them wing tip to wing tip to guide them and give them all they need..Father you know their pain and their needs and I know you will help them through this and give them peace in their heart in time….I thank you and praise you Lord. In Jesus precious name, amen .
lily garcia
My heart goes out to the Smith family during this difficult time. Josh and Mindy, I am truly sorry about the loss of ur beloved son. No One knows why these things happen only God knows why. I will continue to have u all in my thoughts and prayers during these next days and the days to come. Eric and Craig u are also in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with u all..
Judy Reeves
Dear Mindy and Josh,
Cliff and I send to you, and all your extended family, our deepest sympathy for your unfathomable loss of dear Evan.
How precious every day is and how little we think about it on a daily basis… Cliff (Trey) called us with the news as Lindie tried to comfort you, and our hearts hurt so much. We will be with you in spirit on Monday.
Judy and Cliff Reeves
Rebecca
My most sincerest condolences on the loss of your beautiful son, Evan. I wish there were a way to say or do just the right thing to take away your pain but we know that grief just doesn’t work that way. Treasure your memories always and know that you will some day meet Evan Again at Heavens gate. Praying you find some sort of understanding in the dark days ahead. God Bless you all.
Amy DeLaHamaide
Mindy, Josh, & Family,
I’m so so sorry for your loss. You all have been weighing so heavy on my heart. I pray that God gives you the strength you need to get through the upcoming days. I will continue thinking of and praying for you!! God Bless!!
The Florez Family
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of little Evan. We pray that your family finds comfort & strength to surpass your loss. Mariah your in our thoughts & prayers sweetie, Samantha as well as our family are always here for you! May God wrap his arms around Evans family and give you peace & comfort during this difficult time.
Baldamar, Lisa, Justin & Samantha
Matt & Lori Fox
Our hearts break for you all. May God & the love of family and friends comfort you in this difficult time.
Racquel Louiselle
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this tragic time.
– Racquel, Xander, Xianna, Xallia Louiselle and John Longoria.
Bonnie & Rich Brunner
We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you thru this very difficult time. As the waves of heartache hit you when you least expect it, we pray that you feel all the love that surrounds you to carry you through those waves. We know the heartache in losing a child also. Our hearts join you in celebrating Evan’s life, love, memories and everlasting light that remain with you forever.
Tone and Megan Fantozzi
Josh and Mindy,
There are no words to convey the heaviness of our hearts regarding the loss of Evan. Josh, we go back a long time old friend and my heart goes out to and your entire family. Please know you both are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Love and Prayers to you All. The Fantozzi’s.
Natalie Perkins
Josh, Mindy & Siblings, my condolences on the loss of Evan. What a wonderful gift God has given you for a short period of time. Evan was a gift of love, life, laughter,joy, kisses, hugs & so much more. You got just a glimpse of what God has for him in his resting embrace. Celebrate Evan every day by remembering what he gave you for 7 yrs. I pray Gods peace & strength will carry you through this difficult time. My heart is with you and your family.
Toni Domanski
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz overmyer
Josh and Mindy, I am so sorry for your loss. I have prayed for you and your family since hearing the devastating news. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Rest in Heaven Evan.
Marie Ontiveros
Josh, Mindy, and kids…
We are truly so sorry for the unimaginable pain you have with Evan’s loss. You are all in our constant prayers and will continue to be. Sending many hugs…
Marco & Marie Ontiveros
Linda (Hoffman) Harmon
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you. I will keep you all in my prayers.
jaelie
I am so sad that you loss him but remember he is up with the angels and the angels will give him luck a)nd then he will give you luck
christine stansbery
You don’t know me but I read about Evan on Facebook and the tears started flowing. My heart goes out to you along with many prayers. My greatest fear in life was and is that something would happen to my children. I am so sorry that you must endure such pain. I pray that God be with you and comfort you in your most difficult days and hours.
robin dorobeck and mickey hardy
I’m sorry about your lost but he’s in heaven and he will be missed
Albanee jones
dear Evan we will always miss you ok no matter what, you were like a golden star and you were shining as bright as you could. Again we will miss you