Funeral services scheduled for KDPS officer who died from leukemia

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Funeral services are now set for a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer who passed away over the weekend.

32-year-old Public Safety Officer Christian Tyler Smith died on Saturday, October 8 following a battle with leukemia.

According to the KDPS Facebook page, the public is invited to the service which is scheduled for Friday, October 14, at 11 a.m., at Valley Family Church, 2500 Vincent Avenue in Portage.

The six-year veteran of KDPS served as a police officer, firefighter, field training officer, K9 handler and drug investigator.

Prior to joining KDPS, Smith served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He leaves behind a wife and two children.

Those wishing to donate to the family can do so at any Lake Michigan Credit Union branch, where an account has been created under his wife’s name.