Bambi, you know and I know Bailey is going to kill me for this pic post, but your smile has to be shown. A true angel 😇

The way you make her smile, even when you don’t know 😁

When you brought your beautiful daughter to Florida. Getting to meet you was an absolute honor. One of the strongest women I know. 🚴🏻‍♀️

Trying Hot Pot for the first time 😋

Sorry bout the eyes girl 😌

Bambi was a terrific friend, like many of you have already stated. 
She was kind, courageous, thoughtful of others and always positive even when dealing with this horrible disease. 
Throughout the years our friendship became stronger and we always had fun when we were together, especially when dancing the night away with laughter. 
Even though my heart is broken and I miss her so much, she is no longer suffering and is in a better place. RIP, until we dance again my friend. You will always have a place in my heart. ❤️

Bambi was a nice, loving, free spirit.  I am lucky to have had her as a friend.  She is truly going to be missed. My heart goes out to her family during this difficult time.

Bambi, I will miss you. I will take that hot air balloon ride we never seemed to schedule this year in your honor. You lived life to the fullest. 

My condolences to Jeff, Bailey, Jordan, and the rest of her family. I will forever cherish my decades-long friendship with Bambi.

Bambi was so thoughtful and supportive of my mom (Lizz)  during her cancer journey.  And I am so grateful for her help with the sister reunion in January 2023 and the opportunity that gave us to reconnect.

We got to see Bambi during her visit with Bailey in 2023 & we sent this video to Pam. 
Always a bright light; always finding a way to share a smile!
Keep dancing, Bambi ❤️ Craig&Brooke

Where do I begin!!! Bambi will always be part of my life, heck she is life. You will never meet anyone who enjoyed life more than Bambi!!! Bambi taught me to live life to the fullest!!! Her smile radiates down from the skies and I can still hear her laugh or her, :hey hun....." or :girlfriend...."  The funniest memory that I have of Bambi was WAY back in the day (early 2000) when we went to the bar and I looked up and there she was dancing her tail off with a gentleman that was only as tall as her waist!!!!
I also loved when she came to GA to visit and I called out of work so we could walk on the beach together, we also rented chairs and ate ice cream for lunch. 
The last time I saw Bambi was in Flordia when she went to visit Bailey. We wanted to meet for part of the day but we ended up at different piers 2 hrs apart!!! Never the less we went half way and had coffee together just chatting away in a corner of a coffee shop. God blessed me with the most amazing person in my life and a new addition to my family,  Jeff and Bailey. As Bambi would say, Live,Laugh, Love. I love you Bambi now and forever!!!

To my brother Jordan and family,

Love and prayers are being sent your way. Bambi was so proud of you and Bailey. She treated every friend like we were one of her own. The days spent together that turned into weeks will never be forgotten. Love and peace. Wendy says hello one last time Bambi. 

With love,
Blake Wenlund

The original crew!!!! Kathy introduced Bambi and I back in the EARLY 2000!!!

Boy was I pregnant but we walked a breast cancer 5k!!!

We spent the whole day and the beach and ate ice cream for lunch.

Bambi coming to GA and requested a GA peach pie.

Bambi has always been an amazing, beautiful friend. We have so many great memories together. She was an angel on earth and now she is watching over Jeff, Bailey and Jordan.
Miss you my amazing beautiful friend.
Love you, Janet and Kurt Manzke.

Bambi, I was a young teenager when I met you, you were so sweet, as my sister, Sherry's friend. As I grew up, I always thought you were so cool and nice to your friends younger sister. Thank you and rest in peace Bambi.

OBITUARY

Bambi Lynn Schmidt

July 12, 1961 – February 16, 2026

Gearhart Funeral Home

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