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PETE SCHOONOVER Obituary
PETE SCHOONOVER JR.
Jan. 27, 1947 - Dec. 23, 2012
Pete Schoonover Jr. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 22, 2012. He attended Brawley Elementary Schools and graduated from Brawley Union High School in 1965. While attending BUHS he played football and golf. Pete married his high school sweetheart Norma in June of 1968. Pete joined the Navy Seabees and served from 1968 to 1970. While serving he ran a vehicle and heavy equipment shop in Chu Lai, Vietnam. When Pete returned home he went back to work with his father Pete Schoonover Sr. at Pete's Auto Parts and Repair until his retirement. In 1979 Pete and Paul Hoffman decided the kids of Brawley needed a football program so they started Brawley Pop Warner. The first year Pete coached the Mighty Mites, the youngest of the group in Pop Warner. He lovingly called them "the Butterfly Chasers". Pete also coached at other levels and loved it. He then moved to BUHS and was assistant Freshman Coach. He always said "they are so teachable" at that level. Pete later became Freshman Head Coach. Anyone who knew Pete knew he would bleed blue and gold for the football program. Pete coached over 24 years. He also umpired Little League. He not only loved the children but the City of Brawley. Other clubs that he belonged to were the Brawley Athletic Booster and Del Rio Country Club.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Pete Sr. and Willie Schoonover.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Norma; son and daugther-in-law, Sheldon and Lorena Schoonover; son, Jeffery Schoonover; grandsons, Tyler and Jacob Schoonover; his dog, Oscar.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley from 6 to 9 p.m. Service will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Frye Chapel and Mortuary at 10 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to The House of Bread Ministries, 199 Main Street, Brawley, CA 9227 or to a charity of your choice.
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Tom and Debbie Paxson
August 2, 2013
Norma, Jeff, and Sheldon:
I was truly saddened when I recently learned of Pete's passing from this life to the hereafter. My heartfelt sympathy is with you and your loved ones. I've never had a better friend than Pete.
E.P., Jr., Pete, Petey, re-Pete, whatever name you preferred, was one of a kind. From that roly-poly tap dancing little kid liked by everyone he met to the conscientious family man operating his dad's business, Pete was always loyal and trustworthy to all who knew him.
When kids Pete and I had a great time. We'd ride our bikes downtown, go to black and white WWII movies at the Circle Theater (20 cents admission), eat burgers at Mel's cafe, and visit Pete's mom, Willie, at the print shop next door to the Fox Theater (25 cents admission). Each fall our bikes would take us to each downtown new car dealer to inspect and critique the new cars: the Edsel, the Corvair, the Rocket Olds. Both of us loved cars from an early age. Then we'd go to Pete senior's garage and give him a rundown of our findings.
We were cub scouts together, Witter School safety patrol partners, fellow band members (Pete played the alto sax and I played the clarinet). We marched in the Cattle Call parade and swam at the Planters Hotel pool.
In high school we took up golf (Pete always tolerated my temper tantrums during this frustrating game), went target shooting (22's) with Ron Smith, and had many an adventure with the Pete's garage loaner vehicle, a 1947 Plymouth 4 door sedan. This car had to be the only non-Ford vehicle the Schoonover family ever owned. (It was acquired, not purchased, when the owner failed to pay his repair bill.) And, of course, we often went to car races and worked on our vehicles together. Never a dull moment and never a falling out.
Pete may be gone from this earth, but he'll never be forgotten. The same can be said of his mom and dad; both were always kind and welcoming to his friends.
Norma, although I knew you only a short time, I can say I thought you were a perfect match for Pete- a different and yet complementary personality. I'm sure your two sons are a nice blend of you and Pete.
May God bless you and your family. Know that someday you and Pete will be together again.
teri casey-la sala
January 22, 2013
my deepest sympathy norma, to you and your family...i always tho't of pete as a gentle soul...my prayers go out to you
January 7, 2013
NORMA..... SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PETE,,, WE JUST GOT THE NEWS FROM RICHARD AND BARBARA...... IF YOU NEED ANYTHING LET US KNOW.... DALE AND BONNIE TACKETT....805-202-9605
Mary Penson
January 7, 2013
My condolences Jeff n Schoonover family. Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My prayers to you n your family.May he R.I.P. with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Linda Carter
January 6, 2013
My condolence to Schoonover family , Pete was a very caring person he and Shelton were my honest mechanics that not only fixed my cars but gave and trust me enough to have credit with them thanks Pete for your honesty and help you will truly be missed ..RIP
Moreno Family
January 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schoonover Family, may the Lord accept Pete into his kingdom with Open Arms.
Ike Adams
January 4, 2013
Very saddened to hear news of Pete's passing. Long time friend that I was blessed to know and will miss him.
Pollyanna Johnson
January 4, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Keith Schoonover
January 4, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss. I don't know if I ever met my cousin. If so, it would have been long ago. Uncle E.P. (he and my father, Arvel were brothers) came to Texas for a reunion in 2004 and I treasured that time. I'm sure cousin "Petey" was as gentle and respectable a soul as his father. I would have loved to have known my cousin. Blessings to you all.
Karen Lynch-Tate
January 3, 2013
Dear Schoonover Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss as well as Brawley's loss, what a great guy he was. I use to sit and watch Pete at work with the Freshman Football players, the last few years of coaching, and the best part out of the whole practice I thought was his storytelling time, those freshman who think they are so cool would sit in a semi circle and listen to him as if Coach Pete was reading a great bed time story, but what he was doing was teaching them something much more important he was talking about life and his experiences. I can only say Thank You Pete for caring for these young kids, they may have never been talked to like a real grandpa should. Colton & Caston say Thank You as well, Sending Prayers Your Way.
Michelle Ackison
January 3, 2013
Sorry for your lost.
My prayers are with you and your family.
CINDIE IBARRA
January 3, 2013
"GREAT" that sums it up! What a strong and courageous man. I my heart goes out to all of you , your part of the family. Loved your dad.
Max Paschall
January 3, 2013
To the Schoonover family, Norma, Sheldon, and Jeff
My thoughts and prayer goes out the entiry family. I have not seen Petey since his Dad and him came to Texas 49 years ago. From the nephew of Donald Green, Max Paschall
Brian Smith
January 3, 2013
Hi, Schoonover family:
My mother called this afternoon with the sad news.
It's been 47 years now since Pete and I went to BUHS, but this hit me hard--so I can't imagine how you and yours must feel.
He was a good man in every sense of the word, and I'll miss him.
My best to you all.
E.P. Junior and Senior Schoonover
January 3, 2013
Dear Norma, Sheldon and Jeff,
Just want you to know that the thoughts and prayers of the entire Schoonover/Green/Parrish/Blackwell family, your cousins in Texas, are with you. I still recall when "Petey" was born to his proud parents. We still have the picture of him being held by Aunt Willie Belle and Uncle E.P. Will miss greatly talking to Pete by phone. With Love, Your Texas Cuz in Orlando, Donald Green
Judy Bland
January 2, 2013
Norma, Was so sorry to read of Pete's death. He had a unique sense of humor which I greatly appreciated.
Scott & Kim Finnell
January 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
tina pankratz
January 2, 2013
Our hearts are full of fond memories of Pete and his shop. The boys here went on & on about sitting on the counter in Brawley and each of you are in our prayers
Candice Holton/Ralston
January 2, 2013
Dear Norma, I was so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. Loss of one's spouse is so hard, but knowing he is with our Heavenly Father and that you will be with him again is so wonderful. He was so much fun in high school. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Richard&Barbara Rauenzahn
January 2, 2013
Norma, Barbara and I wanted to let you know that you have our deepest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. My memories of Pete, Tom and I growing up in elementary school and in high school will always be remembered and treasured.
Frank Duarte Raya
January 2, 2013
Very sorry to hear on the passing of your father Jeff; please accept my condolences.
Norma Sierra Galindo
January 2, 2013
Dear Norma:
My condolences go out to you and the family. May our sweet Lord and Mother Mary comfort you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Norma Sierra Galindo
January 2, 2013
Our sincere condolences to the Schoonover Family. Our heart and prayers are with you all. GOD BLESS. Gabe,Vicky & Hernandez Fam.
January 2, 2013
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PETE...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.....
Guy Chacon
January 2, 2013
Schoonover Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your husband/Dad. Pete was a great man in this community. He was also a great man to work for. May God bless each of you at this time of sorrows. He will be dearly missed.
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