Walter Friedrich Schmidt

December 16th, 2011

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Walter Friedrich Schmidt, born in Germany July 23 passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2011 in Abbotsford. Walter will forever be cherished and loved by his wife of 52 years, Marianne and son Danny.  Survived by 1 brother in Germany, Gerd. He is remembered with love for his amazing work ethic, passion for boating and his craftsmanship. Danny referred to his Dad as the “best Carpenter in the world”. The walls of Walter and Marianne's home are adorned with photos of his family and mostly of his precious wife that he dedicated his life to and was committed to caring for her every need. He also really enjoyed spending time with his friends and fellow countrymen at the Canadian German Club in Chilliwack where a service will be held to commemorate Walters’s life. All are invited to attend at 2:00pm on Saturday January 7, 2011 45910 Alexander Ave. in Chilliwack, BC. Memories and condolences can be shared at the family’s on-line Memorial Register.

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Liebe Marianne und Danny! Ich war tief betroffen, als ich vom Tod von Walter erfahren hatte. Es wird nun eine schwere Zeit für Euch werden. Gerne denke ich an die Zeit im Jahr 2009 bei Euch zurück, als Walter und Marianne so liebevolle Gastgeber waren. Meine Gedanken sind bei Euch. Eberhard Mayer

Eberhard Mayer, Todtnau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

Hallo Marianne und Danny; wir sind sehr traurig ueber die Nachricht von Walter's Heimgang; wir haben ihn sehr gemocht, und wir sind in Gedanken bei Euch! Wir erinnern uns gerne an unseren Besuch in Chiliwack, wie herzlich ihr uns aufgenommen habt. Auch haben wir uns sehr gefreut, dass ihr zu unserer Goldenen Hochzeit nach Deutschland gekommen seid. Walter war ein sehr freundlicher, lebensbejahender Mann; So werden wir ihn in unseren Herzen bewahren. In tiefer Verbundenheit Hubert und Elli, Arnold, Bernhard

Hubert und Elli, Arnold, Bernhard Hinz, Steinen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Dan, Although we never met your father, you can take solace in the fact that your father instilled that same work ethic and passion for carpentry in the work you did for us.He will always be in your heart working right beside you. Celebrate the fact that you shared a true friendship and love for a family member that many don't get to experience!! Blessings to you and your mother.

Wendy Rosner & Family, Surrey, B.C, Canada

It's been almost a month now and It feels like you're still here with us. We love you so much you are with us every day and will never leave our hearts. Only problem is, we can't see you ..........

Danny and Marianne Schmidt, Chilliwack, B.C., Canada

Dear Marianne and Danny,our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you both. Walter was a great friend of ours and we will miss him greatly. We had many good times together boating,RVing and our coffee at the mall. This unexpected loss to all of us is hard to bear. Please know that our thoughts are with you both. Love Ray & Audrey Steele

Ray & Audrey Steele, Chilliwack, , BC, Canada

Dear Marianne and Danny, words cannot express how deeply saddened we are by Walter's passing. He will always be in our thoughts not only have we lost a good friend but a good man. We had so many good times together boating and RVing etc. Our thoughts are with you both Love Ray and Audrey Steele

Ray & Audrey Steele, chilliwack, bc, canada

Liebe Marianne und Danny, Walter war so ein freundlicher und guter Mensch . Wir mochten ihn sehr. Gerne denke ich an 2002 zurück als ich zu euch nach Chiliwack reiste oder als Marianne und Walter 2006 uns am Bodensee besuchten. Es war immer eine schöne Zeit mit euch. Um so trauriger sind wir von Walters ableben zu hören. Ihr habt unser tiefstes Mitgefühl. Es tut uns leid das wir zu dieser schweren Stunde nicht bei euch in Canada sein können. Iryna , Thomas Hinz

Iryna und Thomas Hinz, Kirovograd, Black Sea, Ukraina

Hello Marianne and Danny Our deepest condolences to you both. Walter will be missed by family and friends. They were precious to him, especially at the club on his favorite stool on Friday nights.

Marian Morrison, Chilliwack, BC, Canada

Hallo Marianne und Danny, Es war auch für uns im fernen Deutschland ein schwerer Schlag. Ich bin so froh, dass ich 2008 nochmal in Canada bei euch war, um all die Herzlichkeit die ihr uns entgegen gebracht habt zu erleben. wir sind alle in Gedanken bei euch, um euch in dieser schweren Zeit beizustehen. In tiefer Zuneigung Edeltraud und Familie

Edeltraud Heitz, Todtnau, Baden-Württenberg, Deutschland

Marianne and Danny, I am so very sorry to hear of Walter's passing. He was a wonderful man and I know you will miss him. I am so thankful that I got to know him as well as I did. It is such a shock to hear this news. I will see you on January 7th for sure. Kathy

Kathy Randal , Chilliack, BC, Canada

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