Sue Frisbie Schmidt

1935 - 2026

Sue Frisbie Schmidt
11/02/1935 - 02/05/2026
Sue Frisbie Schmidt, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, has joined her beloved husband Theodore Otto Schmidt in heaven. Born on November 2, 1935, Sue passed away on February 5, 2026, in the presence of loving family members. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 6, 2026 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 10:00 am.
Sue was the daughter of Alfred Ernest Frisbie and Minnie Lee Drake Frisbie. She was born on Long Island, NY, but when Sue was an infant, the family moved to Arlington, Virginia, which is where she and her brother Norman Rickard Frisbie were raised. Sue attended James Madison University, studying music and business and later worked as a legal secretary.
Sue and Ted were married in 1956. Their 66 years together were filled with family, faith, laughter, and adventure.
Sue and Ted lived in Maryland, where son Eric (Esperanza) was born. They moved to Arizona and New Mexico. Kevin (Amy) was born in Albuquerque, and Laurie (Jay) was born in Farmington, then they moved to Billings, MT. In 1965, they moved to Midland. Karl (Doris) and daughter Linda (Adam) joined the family. Sue was a loving grandmother to Kelsey (Adam), Kendall (Ben), Michael (Lacey), Kaleigh (Cabot), Logan (Madison), and Zoe. She was thrilled to welcome her great-grandchildren, Collins, Stella, Charlotte, Pippa, Bodhi, Max, and Olivia.
Sue was a wonderful homemaker. She was an excellent cook and baker, and anyone who knew Sue knew that she loved to sew and knit. She made wedding, shower, and birthday cakes for family and friends. Sue was a talented pianist and organist, and she could play the accordion.
Sue and Ted both exemplified living a life in service to others. She was a Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout leader, active in the Lutheran Womens Missionary League, and delivered Meals on Wheels. They volunteered at Casa de Amigo and took great pride in building their church home and community at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Sue and Ted enjoyed visiting family, from Australia to California, Colorado to North Carolina. They liked traveling in their RV, exploring the US, and spending time in Tucson.
The family is grateful for ninety years with Sue, celebrating her birthday last November. We are given peace knowing that Sue and Ted are together again. They are forever entwined in our memories, and knowing they are in God's embrace and that of their families brings us comfort. She will be dearly missed, and she will always be in our stories, our hearts, and the lives of our families.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making a donation to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.