John Robert Schmidt

John Robert Schmidt

John Schmidt Obituary

Published by Regina Leader-Post on Jan. 17, 2005.
SCHMIDT-JOHN ROBERT SCHMIDT of Riverhurst, SK passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regina General Hospital on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the age of 76. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. at the Riverhurst Community Hall, Riverhurst, SK. Interment will take place at a later date. Predeceased by his parents Verna in 1968, and Walter in 1989; sister Violet; brothersin-law Wilmer, Bill, and Louis. John is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Shirley; sons Rob and Sherry of Regina, SK., David of Saskatoon, SK; daughter Beth and Gerald Gane of Regina, SK; grandchildren Justin and Jaclyn Gane. Dusty and Todd Bender; sisters Thelma and Lester Overton of Florida, U.S.A., Irene Weixl of Melfort, SK, Mary and Bob King of Iowa, U.S.A., brother Lester and Ellen of Cardston, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. As part of the Living Legacy Planting Program, Parkview Funeral Chapel will have a tree planted in Wakamow Valley in memory of John. Contributions may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Box 1061, Moose Jaw, SK., S6H 4P8; The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360 2nd Avenue, Regina, SK., S4R 1A6; or The Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross Street East, Moose Jaw, SK., S6H 2M2. Arrangements are entrusted to Parkview Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, Moose Jaw. James Murdock, Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Directors. (694-5500) www.parkviewfhmoosejaw.com

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Russ Ens

January 18, 2005

Dave Schmidt and Family

My sincere condolences on your loss, and please accept my apologies for not being able to attend the service

Walter Doyle

January 17, 2005

Dear Shirley.

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I was a very good friend of John both at U of S and in Melfort when we lived there. I also knew his parents and Lester.

I will let other members of our class know about John.

Sincerely Walter and Joy Doyle

Gord & Laurie Sharp

January 17, 2005

Dave & family



We wish to express our sincere

condolences on the passing of your father. Take care buddy.

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