MARGARET SCHNEYDER (née Szabo), beloved wife of Mike, passed away at the Good Samaritan Garden Vista, on Friday, July 21, 2023 at the age of 91.

Margaret (Mom) was born in Humberstone, Ontario, September 11, 1931. She moved with her parents and older brother to the Raymond area when she was one. Mom began school in Raymond and then moved with her family to the Barhill area in 1939. Her formal education ended in grade eight, when it became necessary for her to stay at home to care for her ailing mother and younger siblings.

She married Mike Schneyder in 1951 and they settled on their farm west of Magrath. In addition to caring for her young and growing family, she raised a huge garden, maintained the yard and cooked for the family and the crew that helped on the farm. Ever a hard worker, Mom also pitched in with farm tasks, doing everything from changing hand move sprinkler pipes to running the tractor and baler. Countless orphaned farm critters benefited from Mom’s nurturing and loving care.

In 1983, Mom and Dad moved from the farm and to a home in Magrath. Mom spent many hours in her yard, tending the flowers she loved and growing a smaller, but just as impressive garden.

Mom was a wonderful cook and baker, who could make a meal out of anything. Her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids were often the recipients of whatever treat she had made. The kids were especially fond of her strudel. And her grandkids will always recall weekly meals around her table for “Grandma Lunch Day”.

Mom’s greatest joy was her family. She loved her kids and adored her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was always available for babysitting and she sat through countless school plays, concerts, hockey games and other sporting events. Mom never missed important events in her family’s lives and was a generous and willing community volunteer.

Mom and Dad spent their last years together at the Diamond Willow Lodge and, later, the Good Samaritan in Magrath.

Margaret is predeceased by her loyal husband, Mike, and is survived by her loving children, Donna (Gord) Gillespie, Bob (Margo) Schneyder and their children Kyle (Sam) Schneyder [John, Jack & Pete], Lacey (Peter) Lappin [Sage, Sierra, Sophie & Finn], and Cole Schneyder [Bodhi]; Diane (Gary) Stanford and their children Matthew (Melissa) Stanford [Anna, Owen, Braeden & Liam], Sean Stanford [Huxley & Macie], Megan Stanford Ward [Cillian], Adam Stanford (Lisa Mulgrew) [Chester] and Amberley Stanford; Michael (Ilona) Schneyder and their children Mikey (Savannah) Schneyder [Kinzee, Conner, Riley & Berkli] and Melissa (Doug) Heins [Brynnlee, Kianna & Cooper]; Larry (Lisa) Schneyder and their children, Jessica (Casey) Christensen [Clay, Daisy, Ruby, Elsie & Charlie], Cody (Jenni) Schneyder [Jay & Winnie], Sasha (Rick) Nevarez and Justin (Jaidyn) Schneyder.

She was a wonderful Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, who will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. We love you, Mom.

Special thanks to the dedicated staff at the Good Samaritan and Mom’s care companions for their kindness during these last years.

At Margaret’s request, no formal funeral will be held.

 

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2023-07-21
• Location : Magrath, Alberta