Magdelyn "Maggie" Jo Schmidt

Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia

Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia.
Officiating: Pastor Brian Lehenbauer
Interment: the United Methodist Church Cemetery in Big Springs, MO.
Honorary Pallbearers: Dane Gearhart, Devon Gearhart, Markus Clements, Tyler Clements, Zachary Clements, Matt Marshall and Jeremy Reigel.

Magdelyn "Maggie" Jo Schmidt, 23, of Vandalia, MO passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Maggie graduated from Van-Far High School in 2013. She went on to further her education at MACC on the A+ program and later transferred to the University of Missouri and received a degree as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Maggie worked at area nursing homes assisting the patients in occupational therapy. Maggie was a girl that was full of life. She enjoyed being outdoors fishing, camping swimming, and trips to Six Flags. Maggie also had a passion for helping people through work, as a friend, or simply by routinely giving blood through the American Red Cross. Maggie's biggest love was her family, friend and her dog "Arlo". She enjoyed gatherings and cooking with her family. She also cherished the times she spent hanging out with her friends. Maggie's life will live on through others by giving hope to many through the gift of organ donation.

Born: October 8, 1994, in Hermann, MO the daughter of Thomas Joe Schmidt and Dana (Parr) Schmidt.

Survivors include: her father, Tom Schmidt (Kat Clements) of Vandalia, MO; mother Dana Crawford of Union, MO; two sisters, Genille Schmidt (Dane) of Hermann, MO and Kayla Schmidt of Vandalia, MO; one step-sister, Danielle Peterson (Jake) of Austin, TX; three step brothers Markus Clements of Hermann, MO, Tyler Clements (Alena) of Whiteside, MO and Zachary Clements (Leah) stationed in Germany; maternal grandmother, Eileen Parr of Rhineland, MO; step-paternal grandmother, Emma Schmidt of Herman, MO. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, ten nieces and nephews and one on the way and numerous cousins.

Preceded in death by: paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.

Memorial contributions may be made to Maggie's family to assist with funeral expenses, in care of the Waters Funeral Home.