Revadell Mae Schmidt

Revadell was born in Wenatchee, Washington in November of 1924 where God put her in the arms of her loving parents, Walter and Theodosia Andrus. She attended Omak High School and graduated in 1942.

She met Gordon Schmidt for the first time at a dance where he quickly caught her eye and soon became the love of her life. They married in April 1944. Shortly thereafter, Gordon joined the Navy and they moved to San Diego, CA for a short time. She then returned to Omak, WA when he began his tour of duty. After the war ended, they owned and operated a grocery store in Omak, which had been owned by her parents. A few years later they moved to Everett, WA where they owned and operated two drug stores. They raised six children in Everett and lived there for many years.

In 1968 they moved to a farm in Arlington where they raised Black Angus cattle. Revadell would say, “I have to tell you the cows were NOT my favorite part of the farm!” However, their life on the farm provided many memories for the grandchildren. They became known as “Grandpa and Grandma on the Farm.” For many years the grandchildren spent weekends and summers enjoying Grandma’s cooking, playing games, and helping grandpa feed the cows. Summers were spent in Conconully, camping and fishing with their family.

While living in Arlington, she worked at Arlington Pharmacy, The Variety Store, and Arlington Clothing for many years. She volunteered and helped to open the first gift shop at Cascade Valley Hospital. In 1990, upon retirement, they moved with their best friends Ted and Jane Wagner to Casa Grande, AZ. They enjoyed golfing, spending time with and entertaining friends and their door was always open to family and friends.

Revadell delighted in being around her family, making wonderful meals, spending time listening “in”, telling stories and singing songs that many had never heard before. She also enjoyed playing and WINNING at Bingo, card games, and slots. Wherever Revadell was living, she wanted to keep up with all that was going on with family and friends and she prayed every night for her family. She also had a kind and giving heart and if asked or saw a need, would offer her assistance or give whatever she could. Gordon and Revadell’s wish for their family was for every family member to know Jesus as their personal Savior. For twenty-three years she attended the Arlington First Baptist Church and served as a Deaconess, President of the Women’s Ministries, Sunday School Teacher, and Bible School teacher. She also attended the Trinity Southern Baptist Church in AZ. At the end, she talked of heaven to a great extent with those around her. She made it known she did not want to leave her family and friends here. However, her longing to be with Gordon; her daughter, Peggy; her parents; to meet her Savior and to not be in any pain finally prevailed.

Revadell was survived by five of her six children, 20 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren; daughters, Pamela (Richard) Carr of Arizona, Patti (Dave) Lingenfelter; granddaughter, Stacey (Greg) Martin (Willie and Nick); grandson, Rick (Holly) Carr (Cosette, Greyson, Jaxson); granddaughter, Leigh (Billy) Helveston; son-in-law, Gary (Peggy) Lingenfelter of Warm Beach, WA; granddaughter Becky (Bell) Bacon (Emily, Matt, Will, Michael, Mark); grandson, Mark (Kathy) Lingenfelter (Drew, Charlotte); granddaughter, Mary Lingenfelter; daughter, Patti (Dave) Lingenfelter of Arlington, WA; granddaughter, Cami (Alan) Niswonger (Cailan); grandson, Adam (Lisa) Lingenfelter (Brooklyn, Alison, Madison, Boston); grandson, Aaron Lingenfelter; granddaughter, Lacy (Jeff) Sherman (Jordan, Kaitlyn, Preston); daughter, Polly (Harold) Smith of Arlington, WA; grandson, Chris (Holli) Smith (Keegan, Collin, Kyler, Caden, Ella, Kate, Riley); grandson, Jeremie (Kim) Smith (Courtney, Jay); grandson, Joel (Ellen) Smith (Blake, Riley, Kaia); grandson, Chuck (Jamie) Smith (Elijah, Eden); granddaughter, Amber (Eric) Jones (Olivia, Calen, Spencer); son, Doug (Laurie) Schmidt of Arlington, WA; grandson, Chad (Stephanie) Schmidt (Joseph, Camden, Kinsley); granddaughter, Sarah (James) Pomeroy (Jamison, Breyton); granddaughter, Heather (Ryan) Olson (Aubrey); daughter, Paige (Dean) Richards of Arlington, WA; grandsons, Isaac Melum and Brent Richards.

Revadell was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Theodosia Andrus; her late husband, Gordon, of 69 years; daughter, Peggy Lingenfelter; and great-granddaughter, Ashley Lingenfelter.

There will be a private family interment at Arlington Cemetery on April 9, 2015. A memorial and celebration of life will be held April 11th at the Smokey Point Community Church at 2:30 p.m. for family and friends.