Tristin Kate Smith Obituary (1995 - 2023)

SMITH, Tristin Kate -age 28 of Dayton, Ohio Passed away in her home on Monday, August 07, 2023. She was born Tuesday, February 21, 1995 in Findlay, Ohio to Rhonda Ruth (nee Meyer) Smith and Ronald Dean Smith. She is preceded in death by her mother, as well as both sets of grandparents. She is survived by her father and step mother, Ron & Lois Smith of Dayton; sisters, Sarah Smith of Canton, Ohio, Daye Smith of Dayton, and Brooke Griffin, also of Dayton; brothers, Bryan Griffin of Wake Forest, North Carolina and Brett Griffin of Jacksonville, North Carolina. She is also survived by a large, loving family, a wonderful group of friends and work colleagues. Tristin was a graduate of Oakwood High School and Sinclair Community College. She was a devoted nurse and lover of all animals. She loved to spend time outside hiking, bicycling, and skateboarding. Tristin had a smile that lit up any room. She was brave, smart, and beautiful. She will be desperately missed by all whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation in memory of our beautiful girl to Montgomery County NAMI, which can be accessed online at https://nami-mc.org/get-involved/donate/. If you or anyone you know is in crisis, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. There will be a memorial celebration in her honor at the Paw Paw Pavilion in Hills & Dales MetroPark in Kettering on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 4:00-8:00pm. Condolences, fond memories & photos may be shared at www.DaytonFunerals.com Services & great care have been entrusted to Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home - 1632 Wayne Avenue - Dayton, Ohio - 45410. May she Rest In Peace.