Dennis "DJ" Crawley-Smith

Dennis "DJ" Crawley-Smith


Dates

February 11, 1992 - March 21, 2022

Obituary

Dennis John “DJ” Crawley-Smith, 30, formerly of Mitchell, died at his home in Seattle under hospice care on Monday, March 21, 2022, due to a brain tumor diagnosed some 6 years ago. A visitation followed by a period of sharing will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

DJ Smith, son of Patrick and Veronnica (Curry) Smith, was born on February 11, 1992. He grew up in Mitchell and graduated from Mitchell High School in 2010. He went on to study political science at the University of South Dakota, graduating in 2014. That was followed by time in the Peace Corps in Tanzania. While there he addressed public health issues and water needs, and most importantly, met the love of his life, Ben Crawley.

DJ and Ben returned to America where he attended The University of Washington and earned his Masters at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. They were married on August 6, 2021 and made their home in Seattle with their beloved dog Paka and cat Kifaru, both brought home from Africa.

DJ’s list of accomplishments is long and varied, from earning his Eagle Scout, to creating Lost and Found, an organization dedicated to addressing suicide, now found on multiple college campuses throughout the Midwest. But perhaps his greatest accomplishment was his uncanny ability to make everyone he spent time with feel special, welcome and befriended.

He is survived by his parents and husband; siblings, Shea, Emmy, and Droo; and grandparents, Dennis and Carol Smith and Augusta Curry. He is also remembered and will be greatly missed by his extended family, and the countless number of friends and families from Seattle, from Mitchell, and from college (Go Phi Delt!), the Peace Corps, and graduate school.

As an alternative to flowers, the family asks you consider a donation to Lost and Found.

 


Visitation(s)

Date
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301



Posted by Mark and Carol Limberg on April 1, 2022
Our daughter Danielle has fond memories of DJ. Our hearts go out to you.
Posted by Alysa Kasdorf on March 31, 2022
DJ was an amazing soul. He helped so many people while on this Earth. You will forever be my favorite cowboy! Rest Easy my dear Friend <3
Posted by Gordon and Lillian Cusick on March 28, 2022
RIP DJ. You would have changed the world.
Posted by Anna Lewis on March 28, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends through this difficult time.
Posted by Stacey Schultz on March 26, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your son, but he obviously was an AMAZING person💙
Posted by Nancy Torgersen on March 26, 2022
Deepest condolences from the Torgersen family.
Posted by Lyla Jerke on March 25, 2022
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Susan Kiepke on March 25, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for your family during this difficult time.
Posted by Joy Emanuel on March 24, 2022
RIP DJ. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. May you continue to be a shining light who are left behind to remember your strength and courage. 🙏🏻❤️
Posted by Tom Lewis on March 24, 2022
My prayers are with you at this time
Posted by Charlie and Cindy Ibis on March 24, 2022
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
Posted by Dennis & Sue Westgard on March 24, 2022
So sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Jackie wibben on March 24, 2022
RIP PRAYERS MY DEAR FRIEND.
Posted by Dawna Van Overschelde on March 24, 2022
Thinking of your family and praying for your strength during this difficult time.
Posted by Jerri Edwards on March 24, 2022
DJ was a Very special person…I have known him from back in the clinic days at Dr Brian Tjarks office…and u r right he made everyone feel special no matter who u were…sending many hugs and prayers to all of his family…
Posted by Lacey Wieczorek on March 24, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all
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