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Magdelyn ""Maggie"" Jo Schmidt, age 23, of Vandalia, Mo. passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
A Memorial Service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia. Pastor Brian Lehenbauer officiated.
Visitation was held at 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the Waters Funeral Home.
Interment took place in the United Methodist Church Cemetery in Big Springs, Mo.
Magdelyn was born on October 8, 1994 in Hermann, Mo.; the daughter of Thomas Joe Schmidt and Dana (Parr) Schmidt.
Survivors include her father Tom Schmidt (Kat Clements), of Vandalia; mother Dana Crawford, of Union, Mo.; two sisters, Genille Schmidt (Dane), of Hermann, and Kayla Schmidt, of Vandalia; one step-sister, Danielle Peterson (Jake), of Austin, Texas; three step-brothers, Markus Clements, of Hermann; Tyler Clements (Alena), of Whiteside; and Zachary Clements (Leah), stationed in Germany; maternal grandmother Eileen Parr, of Rhineland, Mo.; step-paternal grandmother Emma Schmidt, of Herman.
Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, 10 nieces and nephews and one on the way and numerous cousins.
Maggie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.
Maggie graduated from Van-Far High School in 2013. She went on to further her education at MACC on the A+ program and later transferred to the University of Missouri and received a degree as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Maggie worked at area nursing homes assisting the patients in occupational therapy.
Maggie was a girl that was full of life. She enjoyed being outdoors fishing, camping swimming, and trips to Six Flags.
Maggie also had a passion of helping people through work, as a friend, or just simply giving blood through the American Red Cross routinely.
Maggie's biggest love was her family, friend, and her dog ""Arlo.""
She enjoyed gatherings and cooking with her family.
She also cherished the times she spent hanging out with her friends.
Maggie's life will live on through others by giving hope to many through the gift of organ donation.
Honorary pallbearers were Dane Gearhart, Devon Gearhart, Markus Clements, Tyler Clements, Zachary Clements, Matt Marshall, and Jeremy Reigel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Maggie's family to assist with funeral expenses in care of the Waters Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Waters Funeral Home.
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Dear Schmidt Family and friends:
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one Magdelyn. May you find comfort in knowing that God keeps those who pass away in His memory - because they are precious in His eyes.
M. H.
June 22, 2018
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