Margaret J. Schultz

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Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home

1550 Route 9

Clifton Park, New York

Margaret Schultz Obituary

Schultz, Margaret J. CLIFTON PARK Margaret J. Schultz, 89, of Stoney Creek Dr., beloved wife of the late Louis J. Schultz, died on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Louise Abele Lavery and was educated in the Bethlehem schools. Mrs. Schultz resided in Colonie for many years where she and her husband and family established a family business on Wolf Road, in business for over 53 years and known as Schultz Garden Center. Upon retirement she and her husband wintered in Vero Beach, Fla. and became residents of Clifton Park where she became active in the Shenendehowa Senior Center. She enjoyed golf, gardening and oil painting. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Crescent, former communicant of St. Pius X Church in Loudonville and worked with the Shenendehowa Macular Support Group. As matriarch of her family, she was a supportive role model to many in the community and had an energetic, positive and indomitable spirit. Margaret was the devoted mother of John (Ann) Schultz of Scotia, William (Jeanette) Schultz of Raleigh, N.C., Roger (Barbara "Peachy") Schultz of Colonie, Harold "Hal" Schultz of Saratoga Springs and Maureen Schultz of Ballston Spa; sister of Virginia Marks of Penn Yann, N.Y. and the late Richard Lavery, Ethel Snyder, Harold Lavery and Ruth Taylor. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grand-children, her great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, thence to St. Mary's Church, 86 Churchill Rd., Crescent, where at 9:00 a.m. the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the Shenendehowa Senior Center, 15 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park, NY 12065 or to the Northeastern Association of the Blind, 301 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Schultz

11 Entries

Jeanie Bunnecke

September 24, 2009

"Tuesdays with Peg"
There is a book written by Mitch Albom called "Tuesdays with Morrie." It is the story about the author spending Tuesdays with a former professor who is suffering and dying from cancer. I am stealing the idea of the title, but that is where most of the similarities end - except for the most important.

I helped Peg Schultz maintain her home in Clifton Park for the past seven years. Tuesdays were "my day." I started after being referred by Barbara, her daughter in law and my best friend. Little did I know then how much Peg would come to mean to me over the years.
I would arrive in the morning, and Peg would invariably be drinking her tea, and eating her beakfast. Before getting started on my work, we would always take time to discuss "what's new." She'd tell me how she'd been feeling, what was happening with family. More often than not she would declare: "I've made a mess for you today!" but she never really had; her home was tidier than most!!!
Then I would start my work, and Peg would go in to sit at her magnifying machine to read her newspaper. She kept up on everything and everyone. She would schedule doctor appointments, hair appointments, senior center events and senior shuttle rides, all with an organization that amazed me. Often she would be working on business for the macular group, making calls, reaching out to others suffering from the condition. It seemed to me she was a real force in that gourp. I can even remember someone calling her from another township to get some tips for setting up their own macular group. Peg was happy to oblige.
Talk radio was always playing when I came in the morning, and we would discuss current events and topics. But probably our best conversations were the ones about her and family. Peg had a great sense of humor, and most stories where interspersed with laughs and chuckles. I learned little details about her life growing up, or life with Louie. We shared our experiences from owning businesses, though mine lasted only a fraction of the time that Schultz Garden Center was in business. I heard about winters in Florida, golf outings, and many friends. And I ALWAYS heard about her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. I confess sometimes I could not keep everybody straight!!! but I can attest to her incredible pride for all of her family.
Before Peg's eyesight failed, she became a gifted and prolific painter. I put myself in charge of her gallery of paintings, changing them around every so often to feature on particular painting in a prominent place; one appropriate for whatever season we were heading into. There were many to choose from! I would always do this "on the sly" but there wasn't much that escaped Peg, and she would notice the change soon enough, even with that failing eyesight.
If Peg was in pain, she would tell me, but only as a matter of fact, not to whine or complain. Actually, she was very matter of fact about everything: life in general, her health, her failing eyesight, the obstacles to remaining in her home. She did not like to ask too much of anyone, always wanting to maintain her independence, but more, I think, never wanting to burden (her word) anyone else. I can't tell you how many times I would ask (almost beg!!) for something anything-extra I could do for her while I was there to make her life easier. It wasn't often that I secceeded with that. She took pride in doing it all herself, as much as she could.
The one similarity, and my reason for "steeling" the title of Mr. Albom's book is this: the author told the story of how much he learned from his old professor during their time together. And, I too, learned so much from Peg Schultz during our time together. I learned about aging with dignity, dealing with physical obstacles, staying positive and real, keeping a sense of humor, putting family first.
I am so thankful to have been a small part of her long and loving life, and I will always be grateful for my "Tuesdays with Peg."

Submitted by Hal Schultz for Jeanie

Trella Finton

September 2, 2009

To all of Peg's family my sincere smympathy on the loss of your mother. Please know my thoughts are with you.

I will always remember the good memories of growing up next door to your family on the farm in Colonie.

God bless you all. Trella Finton

Eddie Schultz Jr.

September 1, 2009

With deepest sympathy to the entire Schultz Family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Johansen

September 1, 2009

Peg was an irreplaceable member of our Clifton Park TOPS chapter for many years. She was a ray of sunshine at our meetings with her upbeat enthusiasm and optimism. I cherish a photo scrapbook she created for me after one of our state conventions and a greeting card with her painting of a cardinal in the snow. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family. You were loved by so many, Peg.

Thomas Finton Sr

August 31, 2009

To Schultz Family
John,William,Roger,Hal,Maureen

So sorry for lost.I will always remember growing up with all of you on old Wolf Road. Your Mom and Dad always had time for my sister and I. We send all of our love,may god bless and support you all during this sad time.

Charlotte Hablutzel

August 31, 2009

Please accept my condolences to Peg's family. She was such a wonderful lady. I met Peg at TOPS in Clifton Park. Please know that we will be praying for all of you through your loss of your Mom and Grandmother, she loved her family and was so proud of them.

Patty Howland

August 31, 2009

Peg was my neighbor and friend. I was totally caught off guard when I was told of her death. I will miss her phone calls to tell me when she wanted her driveway cleared of snow. (I did that for her in the winter).... It usually depended on her "social calendar" for the next day. :o)

I will miss her, and always remember her cheerful smile and demeanor....

My deepest condolences to her entire family.......you have lost a great lady.

Patty

August 31, 2009

Flowers of red and white.
Create a peaceful and lovely sight.
Oceans of blooms on distant hills arise.
Oh life, what a beautiful surprise.
Beauty enough to make us smile.
Miracles happen at every turn of a mile.
Rain enough to keep our oceans deep.
With still enough room to hold the tears we weep.
Many are the people we meet each day.
Some are as cheerful on a sunny day in May.
People that are of the greatest worth,
Are those with a deep respect for our earth.
Together we will travel the road that lay ahead.
Laughter and smiles across the world we will spread.
What else, as chrldren of God, could we possible do...
But in others their love and faith renew.
What else, as citizens of the earth upon which we live,
Could we do, but to our neighbors give and give.
What else, as offspring of the most loving fathers and mothers,
Could we do, but live in harmony with all our brothers.
What else as friends to ourselves and others all around,
Could we do, but let love and peace within our lives abound.
~~~Michelle Moore
May 14, 2001

Christina Yunck

August 31, 2009

With deepest sympathy to the Schultz family on your mothers passing.
I have many memories, as a child, of visiting Maureen,at the Schultz farm.
My family was also in the flower and nursery business, so the lives of the Schultz's in Colonie intertwined many in the Wolf road area.

Kathy Brayton

August 31, 2009

So sorry to hear about Aunt Margaret.She was truly a great lady whom family was everything to. She could always make one lsugh snd smile no matter what! And such a great historian.She truly seemed to live a full and happy life and will be sorely missed I am sure,condolences to all,Kathy

Marianne Schultz

August 31, 2009

Our 'Aunt Peggy' was a special woman who always seemed to keep on the sunny side of life. Her wisdom and caring were examples to follow. She will always be remembered fondly and with love.

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