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JoAnn Schmidt Obituary
JoAnn Schmidt passed away January 9, 2009 at Sunny Vista surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker and co-owner of Schmidt Apiaries with her husband, Frank. She was born August 28, 1939 in Hollywood, California to Gerald and Agnes (Johnson) Sweetser. She married the love of her life, Frank H. Schmidt, on December 29, 1957 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. JoAnn was a member of Austin Bluffs Garden Club, volunteered for the American Cancer Society, and was a previous member of the Pikes Peak Bee Association. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, spending time with family and was very active with the local farmers markets. Patrons to the markets affectionately called her the "honey lady". Her husband, Frank, and her daughter, Cindy (husband Rick) Piano along with a host of family and friends survive her and will remember her with love. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. Inurnment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum. Memorials in JoAnn's name may be made to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 610 Abbot Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
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Bob, Bernice, Cathy, Carol, Harold
January 18, 2009
We were all very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and your wife. We all remember the great times that we had when we would come out and visit especially when we would go for a drive down Nevada Ave. Joann will be missed!
Cherie Piano
January 14, 2009
Frank, Cindy & Rick,
It is always hard to let our loved ones go, so try to rely on all your wonderful memories to keep her spirit alive in you.
You have all our love and sympathy from Illinois, Mike, Cherie, Ty & Nick Piano
Rosanne,John and Taylor Piontek
January 14, 2009
Frank, Cindy and Rick,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife/mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Adam Schmidt
January 14, 2009
Frank, Cindy and Rick,
I'm so sorry to hear about JoAnn. I have so many wonderful memories of her and your family when we would come to visit you in Colorado. Remember all the great times. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed very much. My prayers are with you all.
Adam Schmidt
(Marion and Juanita's son)
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Don & Marge Piano
January 14, 2009
Dear Frank, Cindy & Rick: Our Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your Wife/Mother. Looking at JoAnn's picture brings back cherished memories of her. Take comfort in knowing that she is now in our Lord's Loving Care. Our Love and Prayers are with you.
Don and Marge Piano - Peru, Illinois
Kelly Levar
January 14, 2009
Frank and Cindy So sorry for your loss. Please find comfort that she is in a better place, with my Mom and Dad. Love always The Levars
Don Piano
January 13, 2009
Dear Frank and Cindy,
I always remember JoAnn and Cindy going to Johnstone Supply together to pick up parts. Frank Clark always said that JoAnn and Cindy were a pair! Frank - thanks for sharing your daughter with my brother and my family, and Cindy, what can I say, your Mom lead you to us!!!!!
God bless JoAnn, I hope she says hello to Linda!
All my Love,
Don
Jim Cawley
January 13, 2009
To Frank & Cindy, Carolyn and I are so sorry that your Wife and Mom is no longer with you but remember she is in a better place without any suffering. May God support you during this time.....
Susan Bohlen
January 13, 2009
JoAnn,
This is a very sad day. I'm so sorry you had to suffer and we will miss you very much. You were a great friend, neighbor and honey lady.
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