Connie Schmidt, 72

Passed away Oct. 28, 2012, in Coeur d’Alene. She was born March 30, 2012, in Hayden Lake to Michael and Leah Schmidt.

Connie graduated from Rathdrum High School in 1958. She moved to Sacramento, Calif., and worked as an insurance adjuster for four years before moving back to Rathdrum. She attended Spokane Community College and earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Connie was employed at Kootenai Medical Center and Life Care Center until she retired.

She loved to golf and was an avid bowler. She also enjoyed working in the many flower gardens around her home. She also loved going out to eat with family and friends. Connie was a member of the Church of God Seventh Day. Her sweet and loving soul touched many hearts and she was a caring and loyal friend to everyone.

Connie is survived by three sisters, Dolores Welch, Sandy Schmidt and Debbie Morehead, all of Post Falls; one brother, Jimmy (Diane) Schmidt of Spokane; two nieces, Robin Ley and Sally Genzoli, who considered her their second mom; plus many other nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends who loved her dearly.

Connie was preceded in death by her father and mother, Mike and Leah Schmidt; and a nephew, Dwayne Ley.

A memorial service will be held for Connie at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at the Senior Center in Rathdrum. All who knew her are welcome to come. English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls, is in care of the arrangements.