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John Schnebly Obituary
August 1, 1951 - August 15, 2014
John Schnebly, 63 from Majuro in the Marshall Islands was born and raised in Ellensburg, WA. He passed away after a short illness. John graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1969. He graduated from University of Washington with a degree in English and Central Washington University with a degree in Accounting. John was in the Peace Corp in Malaysia for several years.
John has spent the last 30 years in many of the islands of the Federated States of Micronesia working in finance. He was well respected and loved by his many friends and adopted families of the area. John was an avid reader of all types of books. He was known for his generous heart, contagious laugh and keen intelligence.
John is survived by his siblings, Carol (Tony) Duran, Joe (Sherry) Schnebly, Janet (Tom) Hattrup, Jay (Sandy) Schnebly, Lyda (Dan) DeFoor, Mark (Becky) Schnebly and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Alice Davis Schnebly.
Service was held in Majuro, Marshall Island by his friends, coworkers and his island family.
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Benjamin Grote
August 13, 2020
Well you know, as we get older we think about the things we did to change things for the better. John really put it all out there for others in his life, it is an inspiration for me to use the years I have left to do the same. God bless the family , and my cousins, love ya all !
Ann Sayles
May 9, 2018
John was a wonderful friend, with a brilliant and inquisitive soul. His willingness to search for meaning and purpose in life went far beyond the norms, and left him with a depth of decency and understanding which also went far beyond the norms.
Gail Johnson
September 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. The class of 1969 has lost a shining light.
Bob Harmon
August 27, 2014
Godspeed John, one of 69's brightest minds,with a subtle, ironic sense of humor.RIP
Kip Ayers
August 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to the whole Schnebly family. When I worked with John at Schaake's, John was always quiet. When I would joke with him he would give me a little smirk of a smile but never laugh. When I would ask Lyda about John she would keep me informed of John and his Island life. John will always remain a happy memory in my life. I am so sorry that John left us so early.
Marian Wainford-Bowe
August 23, 2014
John may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten by any of us.
June Coleman
August 23, 2014
Prayers and hugs that fill your hearts with wonderful memories.
June Weisbeck Coleman "Class of 69"
Rob Fraser
August 22, 2014
John was a good friend; he left the planet way too early but looks like he made much of the time he did have! He was a brilliant student when I knew him; when he spoke we listened. My condolences to your family John!
Benjamin Grote
August 20, 2014
Condolences to all of your family, and John's community in the Islands. May peace settle in your souls.
Terrie Grote Veltrie
August 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn John's death. He will long be remembered for all of the wonderful things he did to improve the lives of others.
Margie Smith
August 20, 2014
I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families. Wish I had known him better.
Vicky Rehaume Campbell
August 20, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. My heart goes out to his family. He was an impressive individual even in high school. Rest in peace.
Tom Eckert
August 20, 2014
I am very sorry and saddened to hear of John's passing. My sincerest condolences to Carol, Joe, Janet, Jay, Lyda, and Mark. Growing up, John was like a brother--as all of you were like brothers and sisters to me. John had such a fine mind and imagination. The world is diminished with his passing.
August 19, 2014
We are sorry to learn of the passing of John, but grateful for his Peace Corps service in Malaysia.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
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