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Jerry Schneider Obituary

Jerry Schneider, 77, of Valencia, CA, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2008 in Santa Monica, CA, after a long illness.

Jerry was born on January 24, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, to Joseph "Pepe" and Caroline L. Schneider. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Jerry was retired from the family business, Olympic Office Machine Co., and was an avid golfer and soccer fan.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Clarita; his sister, Renee Medak of Walnut Creek, CA; his nieces and nephews; his "adopted" family, Nydia Rasmussen and Mabel Lopez of St. George, UT, Shelley (Sean) McLaughlin, Steven Rasmussen, Stacey (Jeff) Sanders, all of Valencia, CA and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.

Jerry will be interred at the National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the Valencia Stake Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 24443 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355.

Jerry's family wrote, "He was loved by all who knew him. A kind-hearted soul, Jerry was always there to help anyone in need. The family would like to thank all those who showed kindness to Jerry during these last difficult years."

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Santa Clarita Valley Signal from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2009.

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PAM ARNOLD

January 3, 2009

CLARITA,

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
THE SERVICE TODAY WAS BEAUTIFUL. EVEN THOUGH JERRY MAY NOT BE VISIBLE, HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN YOUR HEART AND YOUR MANY MEMORIES TOGETHER. I'M SORRY THAT I NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO MEET HIM. HE SOUNDS LIKE A PERSON I WOULD HAVE ENJOYED BEING AROUND. I KNOW THAT SOMEDAYS WILL BE BETTER THAN OTHERS BUT JUST REMEMBER THAT JERRY IS AT PEACE.

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
PAM, BILL & KRISTINA ARNOLD

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