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In memory of

Christy Schroeder

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at the Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City at the age of 38

Christy Anne Schroeder was born April 28, 1972, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Veryl and Juanita (Hawthorne) Schroeder. She grew up in Wall, and graduated from Wall High School in 1990 and from University of SD in 1995. She taught high school math in Alpena, SD and Oelrichs, SD. Christy worked for Wal-Mart for 13 years. She helped open many Wal-Mart stores and worked in various positions. Christy was a very enthusiastic consultant for Scentsy and really enjoyed the products.
She was blessed with a daughter named Lily Joyce Woodruff, born on July 29, 2005 in Pierre, SD. Lily was the sunshine in her day. Christy was a very loving mother, caring daughter and the best sibling anyone could ask for. Christy was always willing to help anybody who needed it whether big or small.
Survivors include her daughter Lily Woodruff and her dad Mark Woodruff of Rapid City. Her parents, Veryl and Juanita Schroeder, Wall; Grandmother Ruth Snedeker, Newcastle, WY; brothers Greg and wife Lisa Schroeder and niece and nephews Hunter, Sidney, Nathaniel and Nicholas, Wall; Mike Schroeder, Wall; and sister Amber and husband Chris Friedel, Parkston, SD; and numerous aunts, uncles, and families.
Christy was preceded in death by grandparents Fritz and Lily Schroeder, grandfather Darrell Hawthorne, grandfather Carl Snedeker and cousin Brad Soske. Closed-casket visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Rapid City, with Father Brian Lane as celebrant, and Father Leo Hausmann and Father Mike Hight as con-celebrants.
Interment was held 2:00 p.m. Friday, at the Wall Cemetery.
A memorial is established for her daughter Lily's education.  Memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 365, Wall, SD  57790.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 10:00 a.m.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Rapid City, South Dakota
CELEBRANT
Father Brian Lane
CON-CELEBRANTS
Father Leo Hausmann
Father Mike Hight
MUSIC 
Blessed Sacrament Choir
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
“Be Not Afraid”
“You Are Mine”
“Amazing Grace”
USHERS
Merlin Crown - Paul Paulsen
Terry Peters - Jeff Barnes
PALLBEARERS
David Harrington - Steve Foster
Mike Connelly - Eric Hanson
Jason Paulsen - Kevin Bielmaier
INTERMENT
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 2:00 p.m.
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota


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Closed-casket visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall, 
Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Rapid City.
Interment: 2:00 p.m. Friday, at the Wall Cemetery.

  • I am so very sorry for your loss. May God help you through this difficult time. Christy was a wonderful person. ~ Kristen Elwood Wall SD (2/15/2011)
  • We are so sorry to hear about Christy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. ~ Molly Lytle Quinn (2/15/2011)
  • Our Love and Prayers to all of the family...you were blessed with a wonderful daughter....may she rest in peace and you cherish the memories!!! ~ Gail and Wanda Johnson Pierre (2/15/2011)
  • Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. ~ Jeff and Anne Jo Clark Wall, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Christy was always someone you could just sit down and visit with no matter how long it had been since you saw her last. She was a wonderful mother and a great person. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Eileen Jordan Wall (2/15/2011)
  • We are so sad at the loss of Christy. We will miss her dearly. We are thinking and praying for your family at this time. If there is anything our families can do for you please let us know. Lily is a special niece to us and we want to help in any way. Blessing to you. ~ Jerry and Sandy Bowar Faulkton, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Our sympathy on your loss! Prayers to all of you! ~ Tom and Shelia Trask Wasta SD (2/15/2011)
  • Sending all our prayers. We all love Christy and Lily very much. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. ~ Doyle & Kay Foreman Orient SD (2/15/2011)
  • We are so sorry for your loss. Christy was a lovely young woman. I enjoyed seeing her at your home when she would have Scentsy parties. I know you will cherish her memory forever, through the love that you show her little girl, Lily. May she rest in peace.
    Love, Mark & Carla
    ~ Mark & Carla Brucklacher Wall, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Dear Juanita, Veryl and Family. Our love and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Susan and Denny Walsh ~ Dennis & Susan Walsh Miami, FL. (2/15/2011)
  • Thoughts and prayers to the entire family at this time...Always remember the memories...they will carry you thru!!! ~ Pam Eisenbraun-Blankenship Sioux Falls, SD (2/15/2011)
  • What a brave and special person she was. All our love and prayers to your whole family at this time. ~ Jackie Heathershaw Wall,SD (2/15/2011)
  • Our hearts go out to Lily, Mark and Christy's family. Our heartfelt sympathies to you at this very sad time. We pray the Lord will wrap His arms around you and help you through this journey. We will continue to remember you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. May precious memories be a comfort to you as you think about the blessings of her and your family. Lily is very special to us and if there is anything that we can help with at any time, we will be there. May God Bless. ~ Vicki and Jim Simpson Rapid City, SD (2/15/2011)
  • My thoughts and prayers are with you, Our loss in this life is Heaven's gain. May your memories of her be as gentle kisses on the breeze to remind you of the joys of her life. ~ Dawn (Hoffman) Newland Belle Fourche,SD (2/15/2011)
  • Veryl, Juanita, Greg, Mike, Amber, Lily and families -- I am very sorry for your loss of Christy. Hold your memories of her close and share them often as they will be a true comfort. ~ Wendy Eisenbraun Wall, SD (2/15/2011)
  • We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Christy. We are thinking and praying for each of you! Hold the memories close and lean on one another for support. ~ Niki (Barber) Mohr Wall, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Veryl, Juanita, Greg, Mike, Amber and Lily - my thoughts and prayers for all of you. Christy was a wonderful person and a dear friend. ~ Stephenie (Sutter) Gay Rapid City, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Veryl and Juanita - My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your daughter. I remember Christy as a little sunshine girl who continued her great personality as she grew up. Cling toyour memories. Linda Cudmore ~ Linda Cudmore New Underwood, SD (2/15/2011)
  • We are sorry for your loss. Christy was a kind person and she will be missed. ~ Josh & Jaci Delger Wall ,SD (2/15/2011)
  • Please accept my sympathies on Christy's return to the Father. I will offer a Mass for the repose of her soul and the well-being of her family and friends.
    Much love and peace -- Fr Bob +
    ~ Fr Bob Ballinger, TX (2/15/2011)
  • You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless! ~ Bruce and Lynn Dunker wall (2/15/2011)
  • Our words cannot express our deepest sympathy at the loss of Christy. She was a great student, mother, daughter, sister,inlaw and aunt. She will be missed by our whole community. God Bless your family. ~ Doug and Lola Kleinschmit Wall, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you all in the days ahead. ~ Sue Peters Wall, SD (2/15/2011)
  • May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over all of you. Peace, Prayers and Blessings. ~ Nathan and Katy Schmidt Dimock, SD (2/15/2011)
  • I am deeply sorry about your loss. I was able to visit with Christy during our class reunion in July. It was great seeing her and her bright smile. I will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Jenny Flemming (Dartt) Madison, SD (2/15/2011)
  • We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Ken Thompson and Loree Fite Wall, SD (2/15/2011)
  • I am sorry to hear about the loss of Christy. She was a strong woman. You are in my prayers. ~ Pandi Pittman Wall (2/15/2011)
  • God only takes the best, and he's proven it again by taking Christy home to be with him. May you find comfort in knowing that she is at peace. Please let us know if there is anything you need. ~ Casey and Marlene McMillan Wall, SD (2/15/2011)
  • We are so sorry Juanita, Veryl and family to hear of Christie's passing. She was everything you said. A wonderful, upbeat, helpful and generous person. I enjoyed working with her years ago at Wall Drug. God's blessed comfort be yours. ~ Kenny & Lyndy Ireland Philip (2/15/2011)
  • Greg, Lisa, & Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. The best way to honor her memory is to pour all the love you have for her into her little girl. We are thinking of you all. Bo & Wayne ~ Bo Ellingson Brandon,SD (2/15/2011)
  • I was so sorry to hear about your loss of your daughter. Please always try to remember the great times u shared with her. My prayers and thoughts are so with the entire family today and the months to follow. ~ Kaye Allison Rapid City,SD 57703 (2/15/2011)
  • So sorry to hear about your loss. She fought a long hard battle and look at the smile on her face. She was an amazing ambassador for the fight against cancer. God's blessing and peace be with you all. ~ Gary and Julie Nixon 21142 224th Street Philip, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Veryl, Juanita & family -- We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God's peace be with you. We were so glad to get to visit with Christy when we were there in December. Love Mark & Bonnie ~ Mark Connelly Van, Texas (2/15/2011)
  • You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord Be With You Now and Always. ~ Fawna Geigle Enid, OK (2/15/2011)
  • Veryl, Juanita and Family, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Christy was a very courageous women and will be deeply missed by many, may your treasure your memories forever. ~ Troy & Dawn Richter Quinn SD (2/15/2011)
  • So sorry for your loss. Your family is in out thoughts and prayers. ~ Timm & Darla Johannesen Rapid City (2/15/2011)
  • So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ~ Lynette Sefrna Rapid City, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Veryl, Juanita and family, our deepest sympathy to all of you. ~ Rod & Crystal Domke Highmore, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Our sympathies to the families. Glad to know she is in a better place, and may that bring you much comfort. ~ Tanya McIlravy Philip (2/15/2011)
  • My prayers to all your family. Christy was a sweetheart...God bless you. ~ Cleo Williams Rapid City (2/15/2011)
  • So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family. ~ Kenneth & Janet Wilson Elm Springs (2/15/2011)
  • Veryl and Juanita-we are so sorry. Christy's death is a great loss to everyone. We pray for your comfort in knowing she is sitting at the feet of her Lord and singing his praises. Blessings ~ Bob and Judy Hawthorne 91 Hawthorne Rd, Chadron, NE (2/15/2011)
  • Dear Veryl, Juanita, Lily & family--So sorry for your loss. May you find strength in God's love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Marty & Susan Huether Wall, SD (2/15/2011)
  • My prayers are with you during this difficult time. ~ Angela Pourier Rapid City (2/15/2011)
  • There are no words to express the sadness we all feel in the loss of Christie. What a brave daughter, sister, and mother. We are with all of you in spirit and pray daily for grace and peace to be with you.
    Joining in your sorrow,
    Your cousins,
    Pat and Ellie Connelly
    ~ Pat and Ellie Connelly 11017 West Camden Circle, Sun City, AZ (2/15/2011)
  • Veryl and Juanita and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Christy put up a strong fight and now she is at peace. Know that Christy is only a memory away and although it hurts now, someday those memories will bring a smile to your heart. May God comfort you in this most difficult time. ~ Frank and Paula Tischler Elk Point, SD (2/15/2011)
  • My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Christy in Huron, when we opened the store there. I am keeping Lilly and your family in my prayes. She was a wonderful person. ~ Kristie Dangel Sioux Falls (2/15/2011)
  • I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I had the pleasure of meeting Christy several years back while I worked with Anne. Christy is a beautiful person who will be missed dearly. ~ Karri Corrin Rapid City, SD (2/15/2011)
  • So sorry for you lost. My prayers and toughts are with you and your family. Christy help open our store here in Chadron 13 years ago that is where she got her start. She always had a smile every day! Will miss Christy! God Bless! ~ Jackie Keith Chadron, NE (2/15/2011)
  • My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Christy first started at our store in Chadron. She was always smiling and very happy. So sorry for your lost! God bless. ~ Jackie Keith Chadron, NE (2/15/2011)
  • I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Christy at Wal-Mart in Huron. She always had a smile on her face and was always very helpful. She was a great person who will be missed! ~ Justin Fischer Huron, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Christy and I were Scentsy buddies. We had so much fun traveling to and from Convention together and often shared tips and product with eachother. My family loved having Lily over to play..she was just like one of our own daughters. Christy you will be missed and thought of every day. ~ Angi Friedt Rapid City (2/15/2011)
  • We were so sorry to hear of Christy's passing. She fought a good fight but is now in Gods' loving care. He will take good care of her for eternity. We will keep her and all of you in our prayers. ~ Chuck & Bonnie Deutscher Wall, S.D. (2/15/2011)
  • I'm so sorry to hear about Christy's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Starette Nash Mitchell, SD (2/15/2011)
  • Sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Thoughts & prayers are with you during this tragic time. I had the blessed opportunity to work with Cristy at Wal-mart in Mitchell & also Pierre, S.D. She has touched alot of hearts. Take care now as she is in Gods'loving hands. ~ Vickie Mitchell P.O. Box 97, Blunt, SD. 57522 (2/15/2011)