Obituaries

SCHMIDT, Lloyd Francis

With heavy hearts, the Schmidt family announces the passing of Lloyd Schmidt. Lloyd, a well known Kelowna man, passed away in Ontario on Monday, February 4, 2019, at the age of 78.

Lloyd is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Barbara Schmidt, survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Noreen Schmidt, loving father of Allan Schmidt (Shelley Scott), Karen Schmidt, and Brian Schmidt (Rebecca Repa), and cherished Poppa/Gramps of Melissa, Connor, Adam, Madison, Liam and Alexander.

The funeral has taken place in Ontario.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Kelowna at a later date. An announcement will be made through the obituaries on Castanet.net and the Kelowna Daily Courier when plans are confirmed.

Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, ONTARIO. www.smithsfh.com

Condolence Messages

Feb 18, 2019
My sincere conolences to the family.

Gordon Coles
Feb 17, 2019
Sending my condolences to the family.

Marilyn Harris,Ok Mission.
Feb 16, 2019
To Lloyd's family...growing up in the Mission in the 40 and 50s we had a lot of fun, and it is apparent Lloyd continued thru life the same. He loved his family and his work. Treasure memories...Penny Ivens Baker
Feb 15, 2019
Sending our sincere condolences to you and the family Noreen. Don and Carol Schmidt
Feb 15, 2019
Noreen and family, extending deepest sympathies at the news of Lloyd passing. As testament by the varied condolence messages, Lloyd crossed many peoples paths in his lifetime, and left few unchanged by the experience. As our uncle he was, kind, thoughtful, and particularly funny. He had a devoted sense of family and responsibility to all. We will all hold onto many fond memories, Kevin and Gabriele, and all the Kellerman family.
Feb 15, 2019
My condolences to Noreen and all of Lloyd's family. Thank you Lloyd for reaching out to me and for sending a piece of Okanagan Mission history back home.

Judy (Farris) Johnson
Feb 14, 2019
My heart is so heavy for my sister Noreen and her family on the loss of their Dad, grandpa, husband, and friend. Lloyd changed the face of the Canadian wine industry singlehandedly, and is known throughout the world for his contributions to the wine industry. But he was still my sweet and sensitive brother-in-law, who is missed terribly. He gave the toast to the bride at my wedding and I attended their wedding as the flower girl. Memories abound, and will never be forgotten. Love and hugs to the Schmidt family!!!
Feb 14, 2019
Sincere condolences to you Noreen and your family. I was recalling your first little home at the vineyard in the Mission

(there was a farm below with peacocks). We were all poor of coin but so rich in all other ways.

Keep your memories close and know that I share your sorrow.

Hugs - Diane
Feb 14, 2019
Noreen and family, we are so sorry to hear the news of Lloyd. May the wonderful memories help you through this tough time.

Lots of love, Wayne. And Ardie Feist
Feb 13, 2019
Our sincere condolences from Norbert Wildemann.
Feb 13, 2019
Lloyd took a chance on a brash 16 year old and gave me my first job in 1972 at Treadgolds Sporting Goods. I have so many happy memories of him and that place. Sid and I gave him a few gray hairs like the time we were target practicing in the back with a speargun and the spear went through the bathroom wall and broke the mirror. When we told him the next morning, he tried to be stern but you could tell he thought it was pretty funny, especially our hang dog faces! He was a great guy to work for and gave us young guys just the right amount of slack (not much!). I've never forgotten him. My sincere condolences to Noreen and the whole Schmidt/ Wilson family.

Glenn Prior