Robert Michael (Rob) Smith passed away on March 18, 2022 in Bozeman, MT. Rob was born February 19, 1980 to Mick Smith and Susan Lacey in Butte, MT and was welcomed into the family by his older brother Max.
Rob attended local schools, Butte Central Elementary and Jr High and graduated with the class of 1998 from Butte Central High School. After attending MT Tech for two years, he transferred to Montana State University, graduating with a degree in construction engineering in 2003. Rob was an ardent Bobcat fan.
Rob began his career with Granite Construction, working in several states before moving back to Montana. He worked for several construction companies in the Bozeman area, developing many friendships along the way. Whenever Rob talked about work, you were sure to hear at least one of these names too – John Marler, Chris R, Chris F, Kyle, Rob Mott, Mario, Jack, Travis.
He married Erin Goody, his high school sweetheart, in 2010, and although they later divorced, they remained best friends.
Rob’s true passion was walleye fishing. He could be found on the water or the ice at Canyon Ferry, Nelson Reservoir or Fort Peck, with his father, Kyle or Scotty. He also loved a good game of cribbage with his buddy Dan Boyle, Uncle Gary, and with any family members at the Lakehouse.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Walt and Neva Smith, grandfather Fred Lacey and Uncle Dan Lacey.
Rob is survived by his mother Susan Lacey, his father and stepmother Mick Smith and Laurie Wonnacott; his brother and sister-in-law Max Smith and Sarah Swanson; Grandmother Pat Lacey and Grandma Vicki Manning; stepbrothers and stepsister Jim, Mick and Maggie and their families. Also, aunts and uncles and their children; John and Maggie Smith (Jason and Kacyi, Andy and Stacy); Julie and Gary Kling (Lacey and Caleb, Josh and Kimberly, Alli and Corey), Janice Basso {Chad, Sara), Patti Jo Lacey and Nate Kohler (Phil and Vanessa), Kathe and Jason Manning (Jenson and Madison); cousins Jo and James Lacey-Wood, and Amanda and John Butler; ex-wife Erin Goody and her family Tom, Janice, Tommy and Kelli.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 329 W. Mercury, Butte, Montana, 59701. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Rob.
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Rob and his family.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m.
Saturday March 26, 2022
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
329 W. Mercury
Butte, MT 59701
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Saturday March 26, 2022
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
329 W. Mercury
Butte, MT 59701
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Don and Lisa Kelly says
Don and I weep with Rob’s family and ask the LORD to bring comfort and peace in this time of deep grief and sorrow. We liked him so very much and valued our friendship with him and also his work for our company a few years ago.
God hold you.
“Jesus wept” John 11:35
Millie Rigby says
Mick and Laurie. Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Our prayers are with all of you at this time.
Millie and Dennis Rigby
william j fulton says
To the Lacey & Smith familys, Our deepest sympathy & prayers for all for your loss. Bill & Patty Fulton
Dan Sweeney says
Susan and Family,
My sympathies to you. I can’t imagine the pain of losing a child. While I only know of you and your sons by name, my mom (Anne Marie Mattioli) was always fond of the Lacey family.
The Stauffers says
Susan and Family,
Please know that we are so sorry for your tragic loss and are thinking of you. Mark and Bobbi Stauffer
Frank and Joan McNabb says
Susan, Mick, Max and all of the Lacey and Smith families,
We are heartbroken for all of you. May your great memories of Robs life help you through your grief. God Bless.
Mario Mitchell says
I met Rob in the fall of 2015 when we started working together. Over the years regardless of where either of us had moved on to for work or residents we kept in touch. Many times Rob calling up to see how things had been going. He was a good hearted person who rarely let more then a few weeks go by without checking in. The conversations and banter will be greatly missed. RIP Rob.
Peter Baggenstos says
To the Smith and Lacey Families.
Heartbreaking to hear the news for Robby. What a good guy who I spend countless hours with in High School.
My condolences to all of you. Life is such a precious thing. I hope that you can all find peace and healing from this abrupt loss.
Lori Paull says
Susan and all Rob’s family. So sorry for your loss. I know you have many good memories, and though they cannot replace the hurt you must feel you have theLori m. Take care of yourselves as I’m sure Rob would want.
Kelly Sullivan says
Rob was a good friend of my brother’s throughout high school and we send our deepest condolences to all of his family.
Kate Stetzner says
Dear Susan, Mick, Max, and families,
I taught Rob in preschool and remember watching him grow up with my boys. So very sorry!