Roy Henry SCHNIDER

Schnider: Roy Henry February 5, 1925-September 3, 2007 Our dad and Grandpa passed away suddenly at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 82. He had been residing at the Cedars Villa Extended Care Centre. Roy was born February 5, 1925 in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Henry and Mary Schnider. He grew up on a farm near Medicine Hat and thoroughly enjoyed the farming lifestyle. Later, while working the railroad in Vulcan, he met his future wife, Pauline Seminoff. They were married on November 2, 1946 until she passed away in February 1996, 50 years later. They lived together in Medicine Hat, Grand Forks, Riverbottom (Crownsnest Pass area), Calgary, and then Drumheller. Roy earned a living for his wife and four children by doing construction work and being an enthusiastic salesman for household and health products. Roy was very zealous in his ministry work as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as he loved talking to people about his hope and faith. He enjoyed attending his Christian meetings and associating with those who shared his beliefs. Upon retirement, Roy would often be seen still selling his products throughout the countryside. As a side hobby, he took pleasure in coin collecting, playing cards, and looking for the “next good deal”. He also liked to ‘cut a rug’, especially the polka. Roy was predeceased by his wife Pauline (nee Seminoff), daughter Shirley, father Henry Schnider and mother Mary (nee Settle). He is survived by his daughter Linda (Rio) Morelli, sons Don and Glenn, grandchildren April Morelli and Shane (Kim) Morelli, and one great grandson named Tyler. He is also survived by his sister Adeline (Roy) Farrington and their children, and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.The memorial service was held on Saturday, September 8th at the Calgary Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to donate to the Alzheimers Society of Calgary - #201, 222 58 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2H 2S3