The Kiwi banker had been a long time member of the club, Mr Steed said, and had a good sense of humour that "always made the girls laugh on the front desk".
Mr Smith competed in the club's second league and was "a very strong squash player" that played often, he said.
"He loved playing squash, he'd be playing three or four times a week, he was one of the most hard-core regulars."
The club held a two minute silence the week following his death.
Mr Steed said the large turnout showed how much Mr Smith was liked at the club.
"I think it was a fitting tribute that over 100 people were in the [club's] lounge to observe the two minutes silence, and it was a really dignified tribute."
Mr Smith's family travelled to London after his death and his body was now being flown home to New Zealand, Mr Steed said.
A New Zealand Herald funeral notice said he was a much loved son, brother, uncle and friend.
A service will be held in Tauranga on May 26 at Elliott's Funeral Services.