Jeanette A. Schmidt

Columbiana – Jeanette Arlene Schmidt, 79, of Columbiana died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Salem Regional Medical Center.
Jeanette was born October 17, 1934 in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Betty Burkle Spanabel and had lived in the area all of her life. She was a homemaker who delighted in cultivating her flower and large vegetable garden. She also enjoyed knitting, doing puzzles and camping, as well as, donating her time as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels of Columbiana.

She was a member of the Beaver Creek Horsemen's Association and loved riding at Beaver Creek State Park with her husband, Walt, who had personally helped cut some of the riding trails over 50 years ago. Jeanette and Walt always looked forward to taking their annual summer trip together to the Flying W Ranch in Tionesta, Pennsylvania for the scenic trail rides through the Allegheny Mountains. Above all her family, children and all the grandchildren were the true love of her life.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Walter “Walt” Schmidt, whom she married on August 22, 1953; two daughters, Pam (Dick) Schmidt of Columbiana and Nancy (Bud) Morrow of Columbiana; two sons, Rick (Debbie) Schmidt of Columbiana and Randy Schmidt of North Lima; three sisters, Donna Sammons of Columbiana, Carole (Kevin) Crouse of Clinton and Bobbi (John) Grossen of Salem; eight grandchildren; four step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and six step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gail Loveland and Kathy Young.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana with Pastor Lance Powers officiating.

Material tributes may be made to the Beaver Creek Horsemen's Association or Meals on Wheels, Columbiana.

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