CHRISTJAN SCHMIDT

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CHRISTJAN SCHMIDT Peacefully, after a lengthy battle, Christjan Schmidt, beloved husband of Anna passed away at the age of 80 years. Christjan will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 53 years, Anna; his children, Robert (Rosemarie), Evalt (Janis), Victor (Theresa), Erwin (Rowena), Sig (Kirsty), Helmut (Mary), Rosie (Wayne) Gouzecky, Caroline (Tom) Spence, Ingie and fiance Chris Birch; his grandchildren, Phillip, Curtis (Zina), Stephanie, Dennis, Erica, Bobby, Steffen, Matthew, Jennifer, Brittany, Taylor, Katrina; his five great-grandchildren; his sisters, Linda (Rolf) Blank and family of British Columbia, Katerina Schmidt of Germany, Albertina of Russia; sister-in-law Klara Stankovic and family of British Columbia; brother-in-law August Schmidt of Germany. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 17, Kerrs Funeral Chapel, 120 Adelaide St. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens with reception to follow at Chapel Lawn reception facility. Viewing will be held one half hour prior to service. Special thanks are extended to the nursing staff of Seven Oaks General Hospital, 5th Floor, Unit 4, in particular Gary and Karen for all their care and support. Footprints One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, youd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why when I needed you most you would leave me." The Lord replied, "My son, My precious child, I love you, and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. Author unknown KERRS FUNERAL CHAPEL in care of arrangements. Ph. 943-6688.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 16, 2000