Michael Stephen Schmidt, 70, of North Las Vegas, Nevada,
passed from this world peacefully in his sleep on Saturday morning, September
28, 2019, in his home.
Mike was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on May
1, 2019, but fully adopted Texas as his home. He graduated from Kermit High
School where he played baritone in the marching band. Mike served in the
Army/Army Reserves for 28 years, and retired a Lieutenant Colonel. He was an
elder at First Christian Church while living in Amarillo, and an avid and active
member of Toastmasters International. He loved baseball, John Wayne movies, and
his wife's cooking.
He married his first and only love, Sheila
O'Keefe Schmidt, on December 29, 1973, in Amarillo, Texas. Sheila survives him
in life, as well as his two daughters Elizabeth Curtis and Mary Wakefield, and
his grandchildren, Rain and David Curtis. His greatest joy in life was his
marriage; his pride for ""how well his daughters turned out" was
a close second.
We know Mike would like to be remembered for his
sense of humor, his kindness, and his ability in public speaking. He would like
his golf game to be forgotten as quickly as possible.
A memorial service and interment will be held
May 2, 2020 at his youngest daughter's house: 1177 Harbor Oak Drive in Crownsville, Maryland. If you want to let her know you are coming, her email is mary.s.wakefield@gmail.com
Please take a moment to click on "Stories," to add your favorite memories of Mike. These will be precious to his family in the months ahead.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations be made to High Plains Food Bank, your local food bank, or the
Salvation Army.