Barbara Schmidt

Barbara Parkin Schmidt, 86, of Rigby, Idaho died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at her home. She was born June 6, 1925, in Ogden, Utah to Leo C. Parkin and Algie Hatch Parkin. She was raised and attended schools in Odgen, Utah and graduated from Ogden High School. She continued her education at Weber State College. On June 17, 1949, she married Philipp Schmidt in the Logan LDS Temple. To this union they added 3 children. She moved with her husband to Chicago, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan and Newport, Oregon. She has lived in the Rigby, Idaho area for the last few years. Barbara was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fulfilling a mission to the Eastern States Mission. She enjoyed her church callings in Young Women and Relief Society. She loved working on crafts, decorating, sharing her creative ideas and helping with family and church events, weddings, reunions and gatherings. She always went the extra mile. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Ann Schmidt, of Rigby, Idaho; sons, Scott Allan (Cassidy) Schmidt, of Nashville, Tennessee, John Kay (Rebecca) Schmidt, of Rigby, Idaho; foster daughter, Linda (Brent) Allen, of Houston, Texas; sisters, Verda Reeve, of Saginaw, Michigan, Maxine Parker, of Centerville, Utah; brother, Leo C. Parkin, of Evanston, Wyoming, 5 grandchildren, 3 foster grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philipp Schmidt; and Charlie Sue. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2011, at the Bountiful Memorial Park Cemetery, 2224 S. 200 W. Bountiful, Utah. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main Street, Rigby, Idaho. Burial will be in the Bountiful Memorial Park Cemetery, under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby,Idaho.