We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved husband and father on August 12, 2017. Jake was born on December 23, 1924 in Forward, SK to Jacob and Veronica Schmidt. He was the oldest of eight children. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters: Marie (Ed) Zeeb, Loretta (Keith) Slimmon and Joan (Gordon) Gill; and brother Albert Schmidt. Jake is survived by his wife Joan Schmidt; two sons Wes (Lorna) Schmidt and Doug (Carrie) Schmidt; step grandson Jordan (Sarah) Warford;) brother Walter Schmidt; sisters Sylvia Walliser and Cathy Miller; sister-in-law Jeanne Schmidt; and numerous nieces and nephews. As a young boy, Jake left school to help out on the farm until he was conscripted to the army at the age of 18. After returning home, Jake tried his hand at various occupations such as truck driving, custom combining and farming. In 1954 Jake met Joan Webb. They were married in July of 1955 and began their life together in Regina, SK. Jake spent the next 56 years working at various jobs, including 25 years with the Corps of Commissionaires. Jake loved people and enjoyed working with them. He was blessed with good health until he was 87 years old, enabling him to do the work he loved! Jake will be very sorely missed. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. A CELEBRATION OF JAKE’S LIFE will be held at the Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4001 East Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in Jake’s memory may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Saskatchewan Branch, Suite 1, 2217 Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.
