Stanwood, Washington
1956 - 2010
Rick Schmitt, 53, passed away in his home on April 1, 2010 after a three year battle with colon cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Rick was born to Clarence and Darlene Schmitt on July 28, 1956. His family moved to the Stanwood area from Seattle when he was 5 years old.
He married his high school sweetheart, Doreen Nielson, on April 14, 1980 and they were blessed with 3 wonderful children. Rick graduated from Stanwood High School in 1974.
Rick recently retired from Wolfkill Feed & Fertilizer after working there for 30 years as a manager. He had pleasure working with all of the local farmers.
Rick was an avid Stanwood High School booster. You could always find him in the stands, wearing his Spartan attire at local sporting events. Rick was active with the local FFA and Junior Livestock auction each year as well as raising beef cattle as a hobby.
For relaxation, one of Rick's favorite places to escape to was our Desert Aire house in Eastern Washington.
In his younger years, Rick was very active in local men's softball, bowling, and basketball leagues. He was a coach for his kids youth teams and if that wasn't enough sports for the day, you could always find him relaxing in his chair watching ESPN when he got home from work.
Rick is survived by his loving wife Doreen, and three children, Amy of Seattle, Angie of Arlington, and Jacob (Megan) of Stanwood. He is also survived by his father Clarence of Stanwood, sister Denise Nemo of Arlington, sister Vickie Coward (Tom) of Stanwood, brother Jeff Schmitt (Dawn) of Stanwood, sister-in-law Debby Nielson of Everett and brother-in-law Darren Nielson of Everett, and his in-laws Bob & Myrna Nielson of Stanwood. Rick left numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother Darlene.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday April 7, 2010, at Camano Chapel.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9-5 at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood.
Donations can be made to Skagit Hospice thanking them for an amazing week of care, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
DEAR DOREEN ,AMY,ANGIE,AND JACOB,
we were deeply saddened to learn of
RICK'S PASSING. SORRY ALSO THAT WE
WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE
FOR RICK. THE FAMILY IS IN OUR HEARTS
AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD;S PEACE BE WITH
ALL THE FAMILY.
REIDAR AND MILLIE YTGARD
REIDAR YTGARD
April 13, 2010 | BOW, WA
Doreen and family,
I was saddened to see that Rick had passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the rest of the family during this sad time. Rick will be getting a game of some kind going with the Angels and with others in God's Heavenly Home. God Bless You.
Bill, Vicki, and Wendi Fure
Vicki Fure
April 08, 2010 | Garrison, ND
Doreen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are honored to have known Rick and seen the love first hand you had for each other. He may be physically gone but his spirit lives on and I know he is watching over all of you. Take comfort in knowing he is in a better place.
Lovingly, Candy and Wayne Long
Wayne & Candy Long
April 06, 2010 | Apache Junction, AZ
Doreen,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. You have been such a inspiration to so many of us. Cherish the many memories you and Rick have shared over the years. God Bless you and yours during this difficult time.
Hugs! Kathy Hill
Kathy Hill
April 06, 2010 | Burlington, WA
