Brian Asher Smallman, 2 days old, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on March 8, 2025, at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born on March 6, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Brian Adam and Renee Carrie Smallman.
Asher, in his brief but deeply cherished time with us, touched the lives of his family in ways beyond measure. He brought immense joy to his parents. Though his time on Earth was far too short, he was surrounded by love every moment of his life.
Asher was a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the Upper Tanana Athabascan from the Native Village of Tetlin. His spirit, though young, will forever be a part of his family’s hearts and traditions.
Asher is survived by his parents, Brian and Renee; sisters, Natalie Switalski, KyLee Baker, and Sunshine Baker; brothers, Aidan Anderson, Jacob Smallman, and Parker Tulgetski; grandparents, Robyn (Darryl) Hill; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Asher was preceded in death by his sisters, Kluane Baker and Isabella Switalski; grandparents, Margaret Kirsch, Bill DeFrance, and Brian Smallman; and extended grandparents from both sides of his family.
A Memorial Service will be held on March 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Sault Christian Fellowship, 2920 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
