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Arthur Schneider Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2010.

SCHNEIDER, Arthur David Arthur peacefully slipped away in the arms of his loving wife into the arms of Jesus on February 2nd at the age of 73 years. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Evelyn (nee Breitkreuz) sons Wes (Alice), Wayne, daughter Wendy (Greg Barry), grandchildren Byron, Natalie and Geoffrey Schneider, Luke, Kenton and Dayton Barry, and sister Rose (Bill) Saunders. Art felt special love and support from his extended family the Breitkreuzs': Elmer (Ellen), Ruth (Fred), Wally (Sharon), Ben (Sarah), Cliff (Shirley), Milton (Wendy), Gladys (Laurie), and Beatrice (Ernie). Art will also be missed by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents David and Emma Schneider. Art founded Rainbow Transport in 1974, building a thriving trucking company operating for 33 years. He was well known and respected throughout the trucking industry. Art grew up in Onoway, Alberta where he met, fell in love with and married his childhood sweetheart. Art and Evelyn moved to Edmonton in 1954. As a strong athlete Art soon became active in church league hockey and baseball. He was also known as a passionate fan of his children and grandchildren's sports activities. Another of Art's passions was gospel music, travelling often to hear his favorite quartets. He reached out to people wherever he went because of his warm, kind and accepting nature. His family will remember him for his great love, generosity and affectionate spirit. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 7th at Serenity Funeral Service, 10129 Princess Elizabeth Avenue NW, Edmonton from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Celebration Service will be held Monday, February 8th at Central Baptist Church, 9419 - 95th Street, Edmonton at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at the Onoway Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Arthur's memory to Chain of Love Ministries, 1 So. 210 Summit Avenue Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, Suite 1010, Royal Bank Building, 10117 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton T5J 1W8. Condolences: www.serenity.ca Serenity Funeral Service, North Central Chapel Edmonton, (780) 477-7500

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February 13, 2010

Rolland Payne posted to the memorial.

February 11, 2010

Kevin Wipf posted to the memorial.

February 9, 2010

Helmut Strauss posted to the memorial.

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Rolland Payne

February 13, 2010

Dear Evelyn and Family, It is with regret that we have just learned of the passing of Art. May it help to know that so many people share your sorrow. We enjoyed so many hockey games together. (What a Clown) Sincerely, Rolland and Helen Payne.

Kevin Wipf

February 11, 2010

Dear Evelyn and Family:
I am very sorry to hear Art has passed.I would like to extend my prayers to you and the family.It was a great honour to know and work with Art.He will always be remembered.

Helmut Strauss

February 9, 2010

Dear Evelyn and Family:
It was a great surprise for us to just find out that our dear friend Art was called home.We would extend our love and prayers for you all as you mourn his passing. May the many memories of the good times we enjoyed together give you and all of us comfort in knowing how much he loved life and one another. He will be missed. God grant you strength and comfort for the days ahead. All our love: Jean and Helmut

Harry Hiller

February 9, 2010

To the Schneider Family:
Our family goes back a long way with your family. You were just married and moved to Edmonton when we arrived in the city in 1955. You were part of our wonderful years at Central and we will never forget you for that. It has been wonderful catching up with you from time to time even though distance now separates us. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of grieving.
Mrs. Hiller (Warren, Michigan)
Ruth Pleines (Port Washington, New York)
Harry Hiller (Calgary)

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Sandy and Jurgen Sedens

February 8, 2010

My memories of Art are always his smile and joking nature. He was a ray of sunshine. Our sympathies Wendy and 'autie' Evelyn, Wes and Wayne. He is with his Lord.

Richard Juba

February 8, 2010

My condolences to all. I am so sorry, I did not know of Art's passing until Feb. 8th, 2010 or I would have been there to share the fond memeories of Art. Him & I shared alot over the yearswhen we worked together in the North.
Richard Juba & Family

February 8, 2010

Although we know at such a time there's little we can say. We want to let you know that you are in our thoughts today.

Gerry O'Riordan, Kay O'Riordan, Lawrence McKay

LaDonna Derksen

February 7, 2010

Dear Auntie Evelyn, Wes, Wayne, Wendy & familes:
We were deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Art's passing. Although we have not seen you for years there is a special place in my heart for you. My most vivid memories of Uncle Art are of him squeezing my face.....He had a great smile, laugh and a true love for life, friends (of which my parents were blessed to be) and his family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love LaDonna

Lil Fletcher

February 7, 2010

Evelyn, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Art was indeed a special man. We know that our God will comfort you and hold you in His arms.
Wally & Lil Fletcher

February 7, 2010

Dear Evelyn and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Art's passing. I remember as a child sitting around the table at my mom and dad's and just loving Art's laughter and exhuberance of life. I also remember thinking what a wonderful couple you were and how evident your love for each other was. May God wrap His loving arms around you all and fill you with peace and loving memories. God bless you.
Gordon and Rose Stead (Schneider)

Jim Latchford

February 7, 2010

Evelyn and family,
We are so sad to hear of the loss of Art and send along our heart-felt sympathy.

Jim and Jean Latchford

Phyllis Nikiforuk

February 7, 2010

Evelyn and Family,
In what seem your darkest hours, may you find comfort in knowing that someone shares your sorrow.
Art was a warm, friendly, giving man and will be missed by all that knew him.
May the cherished memories help you all through this very difficult time.
Phyllis & Eli

Len & Marlene Kangas (nee Albert)

February 6, 2010

Dear Evelyn and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Art's passing. We hope that the memories that you shared together will make his passing somewhat easier on you during this time. I will truly miss his laughter and hugs he always had for me. Our deepest sympathies.

Kelly & Debbie McAvoy

February 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bernie & Merilyn Goltz

February 6, 2010

Dear Evelyn and Family,

It is with great sorrow to hear of the passing of your beloved Art. We are in southern California and will not be able to attend the memorial service.

Please accept our sincere sympathy. We always enjoyed Art as he was so friendly and out going, he always made you feel welcome.

We know that you will miss him, but also know that God will be with you through these hard times.

Please pass our sympathys on to Gladys and Laurie.

We will be praying for your family.

Love Bernie and Merilyn Goltz

February 6, 2010

Dear Schnieder Family:
We have known art for about 20 years.We will certainly miss him.Inez and I extend our sympathy to Evelyn and family. It was just a week ago that we shared a coffee at Tims.May God hold all af you in the palm of His hand During this time of loss.
Herman and Inez Schmidt.

February 6, 2010

Dear Auntie Evelyn, Wes, Wayne, Wendy & families:
Uncle Art always had a big smile and a hug for each of us. We will fondly remember his laughter and love of life. We three are thinking of you constantly.
Love Cathy, Tristan and Jonah.

Wenzel & Maria Hanik

February 6, 2010

Dear Schneider Family: It is with deep sorrow that i write this. Art was a nice gentleman. We always enjoyed being with him. We loved the whole family. Our prayers are with you at this time. Evelyn, God will be with you at this time.
Wenzel & Maria Hanik

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