Jacob Schmidt

JACOB SCHMIDT of Lethbridge passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the age of 82 years at the Chinook Regional Hospital. He is survived by sons: Wayne (Terri) Smith and grandson Ryan of Lethbridge; Vern (Lynn) Smith, granddaughter Sarah, grandsons: Sean, Willy and Andy of Springfield, Mass, USA; and Pat (Donna) Smith of Coaldale. He was predeceased by his wife Audrey in 2005, his parents Jacob Sr. and Rose Schmidt. He is also survived by many special brothers and sisters and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and nephews, nieces and cousins. Jake drove trucks in the oil patch for 50+ years, which he loved doing. There weren't too many in the trucking business who didn't know Jake. He also loved his coffee sessions with numerous friends, especially at Zellers. He also loved watching his grandson Ryan play hockey. An Open House will be held at the home of Wayne and Terri Smith on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lethbridge Cancer Centre, Room 2H209-960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5.

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