Timothy S. Schneider
October 19th, 2007
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Timothy Scott Schneider, 59, died on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, after a courageous four-year battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, located at 5147 Show Low Lake Road.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Jan. 30, 1948, to Marie and Dana Schneider.
Tim grew up in Oconomowoc, Wis., and sailed a Class C boat on Oconomowoc Lake with his brother, Dana.
He graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1966 and from Arizona State University in Tempe in 1970 with a degree in agriculture.
After graduation, he owned and operated a farm in Hustisford, Wis., until he moved to Arizona, living first in Paradise Valley and then in Pinetop.
Tim was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves.
Tim was known for his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed snowmobiling, skiing, hunting, boating, golf and four-wheeling.
He was the owner of a successful Pinetop, White Mountain Grading, and was a friend to everyone he met.
He will be remembered for his smile, his gracious personality, his willingness to help anyone who needed his help and for his ability to fix anything. His quick wit and his kindness will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dana J. Schneider, on Feb. 11, 2007, and by his father, Dana J. Schneider Sr., on Feb. 27, 1979.
Survivors include his mother, Marie Schneider; his sister, Christie Kienast; eight nieces and nephews; and his beloved German shepherd, Heidi.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the ALS Foundation for Research.
Owens Mortuary of Show Low was in charge of the arrangements.



Timothy S. Schneider