David Clifford Schmidt died peacefully on Sept. 24, 2020
SCHMIDT - David Clifford Schmidt – a hired man and farmer died peacefully on Sept. 24, 2020 at the Kerrobert Health Centre. David was born on June 4, 1943 (77 years). He was the second eldest child of fourteen children of Paul & Annie Schmidt of Major. SK. He grew up on a farm near Smiley, SK. David will be lovingly remembered by his children Donna (Neil) Cooke, Shelley (Brad) Bailey and Greg; as well as his grandchildren Matt (Sammie), Chelsea (Alex) and Nikki (Cody), Brett (Brooke) and Brandon. He was a hard-working man who was always checking crops and rainfall amounts. He enjoyed going to rodeos, playing cards and watching Hockey Night in Canada. He was always up on the news and politics. He loved to visit and share farming and cattle stories. Dad and Greg had a strong relationship and Greg was often with Dad riding around in the tractor or feeding cows. David’s work here is done. He will be missed by friends and family.
May the roads rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
During this unprecedented time of a global pandemic the attendees at the funeral will be by invitation only. The service will be live streamed, recorded and made available at www.kindersleyfuneralhome.com under David’s obituary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to Kindersley West Central Abilities Inc. c/o Prairie Rose Floral & Gifts or Kerrobert Prairie Branches at phone 306-834-7307. Both organizations support people with disabilities.
