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Richard Henry Schmidt

Richard Schmidt Obituary

July 11, 1952 - Nov. 29, 2013 The son of Henry and Margaret Schmidt and the brother of Tom, Harry, Lucy, Georgia and Steve passed away peacefully in his sleep. He had many artistic ventures in Richland, WA before he met the love of his life, Sandra K. Schmidt and settled in Mukilteo, WA with their four children, Amie, Tyson, Daniel and Sarah. He was the proud grandfather to Justin, Kendra, Ethan, T.J., Kyla and Beau. Together they raised their children, pets, gardens, and spent their days creating flutes and ocarinas, turning the hours to music. He and Sandi created Clayzeness Whistleworks and positively affected the entire Pike Place Market community for thirty years as they sold their musical treasures that now travel the globe. He touched the hearts and minds of so many people, we are overcome just trying to comprehend.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Dec. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Schmidt

36 Entries

Barbara Dunn

December 4, 2023

Nice to see Richard's kind face on my computer screen today. Remembering how fortunate I am to have known him!

Randy B Guest

July 11, 2022

HELLO SANDY~RANDY HOW'S THAT CUP OF COFFEE THIS MORNING...CAN YOU E-ME AND LET ME KNOW THAT YOU GOT THIS... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

Randy B Guest /PIKE MARKET

December 24, 2020

hi happy holidays

Daniel Schmidt

January 7, 2014

I still don't know what to say. I keep wanting to call you to tell you something or ask you something but I think of anything right now. I miss you dad.

January 6, 2014

Dear Peace Tree Family,

Just to let all of you know that I have two great big Scandinavian shoulders should any of you need one or both of them, now, or ever. What comforts me is the knowledge that all of you have each other, and then there is the music, tinged with longing, deep colors and love, which is constant, sustaining, and capable of lifting the deepest melancholy, skyward. Tonight, the candles are lit for Richard, and for all of you. Love, Cali

terry and shelley

December 14, 2013

Sir Richard you were knighted long ago for your works of kindness and the music you and Sandi have spread throughout the world. Thanx to you my brother my boss my friend.

Tyson Bushnell

December 13, 2013

He was a great man who showed my children and I a different way to view things... He took care of my children while I was on a 48 hr shift... And always made them a great breakfast .. He was someone who would always help you out no matter what!! He will be missed !!! I will never forget the conversation we recently had about both being big fans of coast to coast am... :) cool moment.... I'll miss ya!!!

Margaret Gourley

December 11, 2013

Sandy and Family, May God wrap His arms around you with comfort and love.

Dan Myers

December 11, 2013

You will be remembered and loved for your creative spirit that lives and breaths this very moment in myself as well as so many others. I want to believe that you will hear the Shakuhachi I am about to play. Thank you for this very moment.

Marjie Gourley Natola

December 11, 2013

I will never forget you dear cousin. I am still having a hard time believing you are gone...you were just a year older than me. Oh the memories I have. Really makes me realize how precious life is and makes me want to appreciate each day God gives us. Rest in peace...see you when God calls me home. Love you

Thomas Schmidt

December 11, 2013

May the good Lord Bless you and keep my Dear Brother.

Beth (Olson) Zacharias

December 10, 2013

My condolences to the family....from the Olson side back here in Iowa / Nebraska. I had planned next summer to go to Pike Street and look him up and visit the shop. I have one of his whistles sitting right on my desk, along with the music book. Prayers to all. Richards dad was my grandmother (Ruth Olson) half brother.

Diane Graham

December 10, 2013

Thank you for your artistic inspiration, Richard and Sandi. Ocarinas forever!

Candice Hibbs

December 10, 2013

RIP, Uncle Richard. I love you!!

Rick Higginson

December 10, 2013

Our condolences, and prayers for your family. Richard was truly a treasure.

donna winslow-dombrock

December 10, 2013

sandi..i loved my little brother (still think of him that way). the two of you were there in such a loving way when kelley was sick and you must know I will never forget you! my loving arms are wrapped around you.

Stephany Maurer

December 10, 2013

I will forever remember his spirit and enthusiasm for life. I am so sorry for your loss.

Barbara Dunn

December 10, 2013

Dear Sandi,
I am so very sorry for your (our) loss. I will always treasure our time together at the market playing oh such beautiful music. Richard was a gift to this world! I am sending you much love and light.

Susan J

December 10, 2013

RIP, "Cuz". I'm lucky I got you know you over the last few years. xo

sandy hruska

December 10, 2013

You touched us all beginning way back when time was young and the music was as pure as you are playing it now….

Jake Weber

December 10, 2013

Richard, thank you for the beauty, the music and your people love. You were always such a fierce force, thank you. Sandi, OMG, such a big loss. Love and light to you all.

Marlene Allen

December 10, 2013

My heartfelt love is with you and your family. Still surreal...take care.

Kimberly Davis

December 10, 2013

I am so very sorry for your families loss. Richard was always such a kind man whenever I was around him and always made me feel welcome. I hope that through all your wonderful memories of him you will find some comfort. Love to all!!

Paula Ammons

December 10, 2013

I know you will celebrate his memory with the sounds of the flute.....and if you listen carefully, he will answer you in like manner. Blessed be.

December 10, 2013

To the Schmidt family and friends on the loss of your dear love one. Know that God will give you the support and strength you need to endure in your time of sorrow Psalm 36:1.

Sandi Schmidt

December 10, 2013

"And think not you can alter the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, will alter your course." Gibran

What a great, sweet, wonderful thing we did! Thank you, dear.

Maureen Freehill

December 10, 2013

Endless gratitude for the legacy offered from this gift of a human being!

Rest in Peace

Amie Waters

December 10, 2013

This is so hard to see and to write. I can't count the many ways Richard shaped my spirit, but I can say with certainty that he was proud of me, and always let me know it. I am so thankful my children got 20+ years of Papa Richard, and we will miss him dearly...

Georgia Mcclure

December 10, 2013

I miss you my dear brother. We'll see you again in heaven when our time comes.

Susanne Davis

December 10, 2013

An amazing man with a beautiful spirit, which now twinkles in the heavens at every note played on his wonderful instruments.

Rhonda Guilford

December 10, 2013

Dear Sandi, Amie, Sarah, Daniel, Tyson and Grands, I am heartbroken for your sudden loss, especially the grandkids. Richard was such a great grandfather! I will miss him terribly. He was a mentor to me in the art of generosity and equality. Sending love and heartfelt sympathy to all who knew and loved him.

Shelbi Cassel

December 10, 2013

My daughter Ani still has her instrument she got the year you all had a class at Meltdown. So sorry to hear of his passing. I didn't know him personally but was so priviledged to see how he interacted with the kids. He seemed to glow from the inside and a good person. I also think he must have been doing something right to get a daughter like Sarah (who I have learned to know over the years with our volunteering at the kids area) who is another very good person too.

Sarah Schmidt

December 10, 2013

Everlasting Love. Miss you dad, but I know you'll be all around us.

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