Esther Ruth Schmidt

DECEMBER 8, 1920 – MARCH 1, 2013

Esther Schmidt (nee Roming) passed away at the Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg at the age of 92.

She is survived by her children Gerald (Donna), Vivian Zayatz, Karen (Barry) Veldkamp and son in law Lawrence Kraeker, grandchildren Vincent (Nicole), Blake (Joanne), Alan (Jodi), Sean and Anders, great grandchildren Cheryl, Michelle and Kelsey and great great granddaughter Ainsley as well as two brothers Arthur and Norman and one sister Edna.

Esther was predeceased by her husband Elmer, daughter Gloria and son in law Larry.

Esther had a love for fishing, gardening, knitting slippers and mittens for family and friends and playing hockey in the basement with her grandsons.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 6 at 10:00 am at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home 1291 McGillivray Boulevard with Pastor Richard Kruesel officiating. Interment will follow in Waverley Memorial Gardens 1501 Waverley Street.

Pallbearers will be Barry Veldkamp, Lawrence Kraeker, Vince Kraeker, Blake Kraeker, Sean Veldkamp and Anders Veldkamp.

Esther’s family would like to extend appreciation to the staff of Middlechurch Home and to Pastor Richard Kruesel for their kind and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Esther may be made to the Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg or to a charity of one’s choice.