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JAMES SCHMIEDERER Obituary
A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, James passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
James graduated from Santa Clara University in 1961. He worked as a stock broker then moved to Fresno in 1976 to farm with his brother-in-law, Bill Coit. Together they ran a successful farming business. Those who knew James will remember his kind and quiet demeanor. He was well respected for being true to his word. His generosity touched many.
He truly loved his family and made it his priority to keep the family together
He leaves behind his wife Dayle; his children and their spouses, Jeffrey, Kendra, Krista, Sharolyn, Francois and Anthony; his grandchildren, Antoine, Taylor, Stephane, Blake, Kilina, Chanel, Hannah and Christina; and his brother, Bob.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 340 W. Fallbrook Ave., Ste. 101 Fresno, Ca. 93711 (559)435-1482.
Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 1525 East Saginaw Way, Fresno, California (559)227-4048
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Memories and Condolences
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Dan Baedeker
September 30, 2013
Just read about Jim's passing in the Santa Clara Magazine. Jim was my best friend in 5th and 6th grade at St. Robert Bellarmine's in Burbank. I have vivid memories of his gentle kindness, reflecting the love of his mom Betty, his dad Frank and brother Bob. It was always so much fun to visit them and enjoy time together.I'm sure that Jim is rejoicing with his parents in the communion of saints. My condolences to Bob, Jim's wife and family. We were blessed to have him among us.
- Dan Baedeker
Lisa Stockton
May 20, 2013
A wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I feel blessed to have been able to spend so many holidays and celebrations with Jim and the wonderful family he created. He truly was one in a million.
May 20, 2013
Dear Hannah, Blake and family, I was so saddened to hear about your grandfather. I know he was so important and special to all of you. He will definitely live on through each of you because he was such a special part of your lives, your beliefs, your values, your joy and your love. I pray all the beautiful memories of times shared as family help you through your sadness and grief. Know he is always looking down and each time you feel the wind on your face think of him blowing you a kiss from heaven...love and prayers...Mrs. Gennock
May 20, 2013
Dayle and Family...Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Jim was a great guy and although we haven't kept in touch I still remember the good times we had when we all lived in Fresno. How could I not remember your wedding...that's where I met Marv!!!
David and Tonja Worthley
Patricia Hoffman
May 20, 2013
Dear Dayle...I am so sorry to hear of the death of your lovely husband. Please accept my deepest condolences. Your neighbor, Patricia Hoffman.
May 19, 2013
Heaven has one more blessed human soul now that Jim has left us. We lost his gentle but mischievous smile, his quick wit, and his overwhelming love of family. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Dayle and her beautiful family, May God be with you.
Sharyn & Tim Renna (Fresno)
Lisa Gragnani
May 19, 2013
Dear Dayle, Jeff, Sharolyn and family,
Know that our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. What a wonderful person to have as a husband and Dad. Such a kind and honorable man.
With our love and condolences,
Michael and Lisa Gragnani
Ann & Dick Oliver
May 19, 2013
Dear Dayle, Children & Grandchildre,
I've known Jim since I was 7 and we went all through elementary school at St. Roberts together in Burbank. Dick knew him from high school at Notre Dame. We offer you all our deepest sympathy. He was a great guy all his life and who would have thought that he would be related to my sister through marriage. We were so sorry to hear of his passing - much too soon. I'm sorry that we won't be able to be with you this week. Our love, thoughts and prayers for you all. Ann & Dick Oliver
Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel
May 19, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Your friend, Annie
May 17, 2013
My Dearest Kendra, I am so sorry for you and your loved ones. Your entire family were always so special to me. Led and guided by the gentle and thoughtful nature of both your mom and dad. I would always recall the very first time I met your dad (at St. Therese) and his response to my concern I had addressed to him. He knew his answer would be true for life because he planted so much of his honorable beliefs and values in his children. And thankfully, it has never wavered. His beautiful spirit should never leave us. Your family will always feel his presence. My heartfelt condolences to your dear mom who will suffer greatly in this loss. Keep her near and dear. I pray she feels the love and support of friends and family each and everyday. My love and sadness to you, Christa , and Jeff.
Dara Chapman
May 16, 2013
My heart and feelings dwell with the family. I met Mr. Schmiederer over thirty five years ago. Kendra was my best friend at St. Theresa. I spent my childhood and teen years with the Schmiederers. Shooting hoops at their home on Pine Street, sitting down for dinner, listening to his very gentle way of speaking and his friendly smile and comforting manner all are so near to me. I moved away or around the world, yet my bonds with the family continued. I will always remember him by his smile, twinkle in his eye, the twinkle that lit up when the subject was his family. I remember Mr. Schmiederer as an exemplary and dedicated father.. the Ward Cleaver of Leave it to Beaver... always willing to listen, well grounded. I amso fortunate to have had him and his family present in my life. He will be missed by all of those that knew him. rest in peace.... Love Dara
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