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Justine Leah Schmitt
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Justine Schmitt Obituary
Justine was born on February 7th, 1999 to loving parents Lauren and Joseph Schmitt. She leaves behind Lauren Schmitt & Danny Clarke and Joseph Schmitt & his wife, Stephanie and their children, as well as bereaved aunts and uncles to include Kimberly & Christopher Priebe, Sage Alexander, John Schmitt, and cousins including Cassandra & Callianna Priebe, and Juliana Mullen, as well as her boyfriend Aaron Weissman.
Justine's most recent achievement was the completion of her educational program and subsequent employment to become a corrections officer at Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility Penitentiary, in Nashville Tennessee.
Justine will be remembered for many things including her creative talents, which were many and varied but included fantasy story-telling, elaborate cosplay costume design and creation, and spunky off-beat artwork. But it is the funny stories built around her dry wit which will forevermore linger in our hearts and bring smiles to our faces when thinking of her.
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Lauren schmitt
February 7, 2025
Happy heavenly birthday my sweetheart.
I miss you more than words can possibly express and the only peace that I have is that soon we will be reunited
John Howard
August 5, 2023
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
~Thomas Campbell
Aunt Sage
May 17, 2023
It has been 5 months since Justine took her life. The pain gets worse with every passing day. To say that she is missed would be severely understated. Words can not accurately describe the agony of losing her. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her.
Nora
February 6, 2023
I didn't know you, Justine, but I just came across your obituary. My heartfelt condolences go out to your parents and your family and friends. I have a 17 year old daughter who suffers from anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts and I sometimes fear for her life. I'm sure you would have stayed if you could and I hope all your family and friends can find peace in the midst of such deep sorrow. I will be praying for you all.
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Lauren Schmitt
February 1, 2023
I miss you every second my sweet baby.... you must have been in such crushing pain to have taken your life. I know for me and Aaron you hung on as long as you could. I hope your soul is at peace now and that your pain is all gone. I love you so much. My pain is terrible. I just wish that I had realized - I wish that I could've done more I live with the guilt every minute. You're with the angels now.
I'll always love you and I'll always be your mom
Lauren Schmitt
February 1, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Aaron Weissman
January 29, 2023
Words couldn't describe how shocked and saddened I am by your passing Justine.
You were so beautiful, creative, and intelligent in too many ways to count.
You were my inspiration to step out and experience life more, and I feel so happy when I think back to all the experiences I shared with you.
I love you and I'll always miss you babe.
Thank you for everything
Chadelle Garrett
January 28, 2023
I can remember being invited to a birthday celebration at Hurricane Harbor about 10 years ago. There was going to be a group of teenage girls that would be attending as well. I was convinced that I would be summarily ignored by all of them as they scrolled on their phones and commiserated with each other. I could not have been more mistaken. All of these young ladies cheerfully engaged me in a variety of conversations, always made eye contact throughout the day and waited patiently while I tried to keep up with them as they darted from place to place. And the leader in this was always Justine Schmidt. I can still remember her smiling face. "Come on Chadelle, come to the wave pool with us" She was so sweet and bright....and kind. I was so impressed with her I remember mentioning it to my co-worker the next day. The last time I saw her was at Theresa´s Pet Feed. I put my hand on her shoulder and said "Hi Sweetie". I am so sorry that I didn´t tell her ... Justine your generous and gregarious spirit made a middle aged women feel like part of the gang. I will miss her forever!,,,
Bucky
January 28, 2023
I will always remember the first time I.met Justine I was when a our never forget 9-11 remembrance group decided that we would stand on the corner of Topanga and Victory with homemade signs and our American Flags proudly waving as cars went by honking their horns. Lauren brought Justine to that event. There were a. Number of other parents that brought their children so.the children enjoyed flying their flags and became friends. Justine was very special to.me and my wife Reiko even took.care of her when Lauren had to away on business. She was like a grand daughter and I was fortunate to attend a number of parties that celebrated special.birthdays and milestones. A part of my heart is with her
Linda Epperson
January 28, 2023
Journey well Justinethank you for the differences that you made in the lives of all who know and love you. Thank you for the precious memories that you left to keep company during your physical absence. Love and life live in the heart forever sending my sincere heartfelt condolences filled with love and peaceful healing light to Lauren, all of the family and friends
Rachelle
January 25, 2023
My deepest condolences Lauren and family. I never had the honor of meeting Justine in person but I felt like I knew her based on all of the conversations I´ve had with her mom and pictures she shared with me. Lauren always lit up when she would tell me stories of Justine, from describing how incredibly smart and talented she was, how she passed tests so easily, how proud she was of her becoming a correction´s officer, the funny character she would play online that so many loved, the times they spent together and how much she cherished her daughter, the child she didn´t even know she would be able to have. I wish I could´ve met her. She was so loved. May her soul be at peace now
Bill Wentz
January 24, 2023
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Justine's passing. I remember her well as a cute little girl who sometimes attended our patriotic rallies at the corner of Victory and Topanga Cyn blvds. after 9-11. She was Joe and Lauren's pride and joy and will be missed by all who were privileged to know her. I know she is with our Lord in heaven and her worries are no more.
Niki Jagodowski (Clarke)
January 20, 2023
There are no words to describe what you are going through. I have some chersihed memories with Justine such as swimming in the pool playing goofy games the first time I met her in California and taking her for her first time sledding in Massachussetts when she was a little older. We may not have seen eachother much, but I always enjoyed Justines company and personality. She will be greatly missed and I will continue to think of you all and pray for you during this incredibly difficult time <3
Cathy Riggs
January 19, 2023
Lauren and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine losing a child. My thoughts are with you in this incredibly difficult time.
Fred Gaston
January 19, 2023
So sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. Expressing condolences and prayers to the family. May God bless you.
Kim Priebe
January 18, 2023
Just 3 years old when I had my first daughter (her cousin who is closest in age), and 5 years older than my youngest daughter, Justine felt like my third daughter. I remember her in her little brown pigtails, which were often smartly pirched on top of her head, the spitting image of the little girl in Monsters Inc. Very smart, head-strong, passionate in opinion, quite tuned-into personal ethics, creative, expressive, and a bit stormy with an old soul is how I will always remember my beautiful niece, Justine. How it crushes me that we won't get to see her come into her own, build her own family. How it breaks my heart that she hadn't yet figured out how to carry hope just long enough such that it could have begun to carry her. We will forevermore miss you, baby girl. Rest at peace.
Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
January 18, 2023
Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
January 18, 2023
Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
January 18, 2023
Justine's graduation from her Correctional Officer training.
Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
January 18, 2023
Justine watching TV with the family.
Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
January 18, 2023
Justine's first job, before she was promoted.
Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
January 18, 2023
Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
January 18, 2023
Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
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Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
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Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
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Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
January 18, 2023
Justine with her step brother, Grayson, Christmas 2020. Grayson told everyone he had a really cool big sister. You are missed!
Joseph and Stephanie Schmitt
January 18, 2023
Charlene Kiernan
January 18, 2023
Beautiful young lady very sad. Condolences to all. Friend of her Loving Grandmother Carol (Schmitt) Hale.
Janet tuchman
January 18, 2023
May her memory be a blessing - so very sorry for your loss.
JoAnn Casabona
January 18, 2023
Although I heard about Justine, I never had the chance to meet this beautiful young lady. I met her mom last year, we shared about each other´s children. I only wish I had the opportunity to have met this amazing young lady.
Rest in heavenly peace
Steven D Koehler
January 18, 2023
I am saddened beyond words to hear of her passing. She always was so talkative, we used to joke that she started talking at only a few months old and never stopped since.
I used to go to the skating rink where she would play rollerderby and watch. She loved the sport although it was physically rough.
I still have some of her drawings she made for me and her mom.
I was happy to be part of her life as she progressed from a 10 year old girl to a young adult. I am thankful to have known you and be part of your life for the time you were here. I wish you could of stayed longer.
Denise Clarke
January 18, 2023
We are heartbroken for you all. Hugs and continued prayers during such a difficult time.
Kelly
January 18, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss
Aaron Weissman
January 17, 2023
Aaron Weissman
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Aaron Weissman
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Aaron Weissman
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Joyce Grace
January 17, 2023
To Justine's family & friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Justine was a lovely, talented, funny, beautiful person. Who is gone too soon. I remember when Allen and Justine met in Girl Scouts. They became good friends and had good times together. They were lucky enough to go to the same Middle school for 7th & 8th grade. During graduation, I managed to grab this great photo of them. So happy to be going to same High School.
I followed her on Facebook. she was so funny.
Rest in Peace Justine!
We love and miss you!
Allen Grace
January 17, 2023
Justine was my best friend in middle school and highschool. We were in girl scouts together, we had our P.E. and study skills class together in middle school. We had a pretty huge friend group in highschool. I wish I hadn't left our friendship off where it ended after a botched group project for english class in senior year. I didn't have a smart phone until senior year of highschool so I didn't have any pictures of her. All I have to remember her by is my yearbook.
She was strong for getting so far in life. May her memory be a blessing.
Christie Stoa
January 17, 2023
Your mom and I would work out together sometimes and whenever we got together all we talked about were our daughters. Your mama adored you so much. To say you were her everything would be massive understatement. If there is a Heaven, I hope you are seeing just how loved you still are and that while you left the known world while still so young, the years, days, minutes, and every single second you lived meant the world to your mama. Your spirit lives on in the hearts of your loved ones. May you rest in peace, beautiful woman.
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