Charity Schmitt

Charity Ann Schmitt

Charity Ann Schmitt, the daughter of Rodney and Pamela (Weigel) Schmitt was born on July 28, 1983 in Minot, North Dakota. She died at the age of 30 years on Monday, March 24, 2014 at Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota awaiting a heart transplant.

Charity was raised in the rural Orrin, North Dakota home of her parents with her older sister, Mandy; little sister, Tracy and little brother Cody. While in high school she worked at the Rugby Library and The Growing Place until she graduated from Rugby High School in 2002. She completed her education at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, studying Early Childhood Development and Education, while there she worked at Heartland Childcare. At the time of her death, Charity had moved to Good Thunder, Minnesota and was training to be a client service representative for the House of Hope in Mankato, Minnesota, while waiting to be called for a much needed heart transplant. Prior to her move to Good Thunder in January, she had made her home in Harvey, North Dakota. She enjoyed children and the physically challenged, Special Olympics, FFA, and swing choir. While living in Harvey she had worked for several businesses including, Hav-It, Hornbacher Cafe, Eagles Club, the Pondo Bar, Artos, and The Right Place in Harvey. She was proud of her “John Deere Green” trailer house and loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. Her smile and dimples would light up any room and her energy in her fight to live was overwhelming. Charity taught us all to live one day at a time and her favorite saying was…’Life is not a matter of counting years; it’s a matter of making years count’.

Charity is survived by her parents, Rodney and Pamela of rural Orrin; her best friend and companion, John ‘Doc’ Bailey of Harvey; sisters, Mandy (Shane) Peterson of Lincoln, ND, and Tracy Schmitt (Scott Manning) of Fort Pierre, SD; a brother, Cody Schmitt of Orrin, ND; nieces, Taila (9), Alyssa (6), Sidney (3), Kaylie (3), Tessa (3) and Kinley (1) and nephew Tyson (7); maternal grandmother, Rose Weigel of Rugby; paternal grandmother, Amelia Schmitt of Towner; several aunts, uncles; other relative and many friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Emil Weigel; paternal grandfather, John B. Schmitt; nephew, Preston Peterson; aunt, Julie Murray; other relatives.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Harvey with spring burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Orrin. Father Brian Bachmeier, Celebrant.

Visitation: from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Balta.

Vigil prayers and sharing of memories will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday in the Balta church.

Posted Condolences:

i am so very saddened by the news of Charity's passing. She was a Great gal and I will miss her smile and bubbly nature. Even with all her hardships she was always caring about others and I never heard her complain about what she was going thru. May God rest her soul
Jane Swanson

Everyone at House of Hope sends our deepest condolences. Charity had just joined our family a short time ago and in that short time she touched many of us deeply. She will be greatly missed.
Nancee Mason

Charity came to the House of Hope in Mankato so happy to start her new job. She talked about her family and especially her nieces whom she adored. She was so happy to be going home to see her family before starting work.She was a bright light that was a welcome addition to our House of Hope family. Godspeed Charity. House of Hope has lost one of our own.
Rhonda Simonette

Charity was a good friend to all. Her sweetness and strength were amazing to see. She will be missed by all her friends in Harvey.
Kevin Stafford

What a great gal she was. Sending thoughts to all and wishing your memories will provide comfort in the time ahead. Thinking of all her family & friends. Remembering that sweet smile & sincere personality. Charity will be an amazing angel.
Paula Rocheleau

We are so sorry for your loss. Charity was an awesome lady, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cindy Schuster

Charity, You had a place in my heart, You will be missed by many. I am so glad that we have the memories of you being so good to so many. Love you! Prayers for your family and Friends.
Lori Keller

Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
Charity was a tough young women and was always happy.
So sorry for your loss.
Rhonda Fandrich

What a beautiful photo of God's angel. Her smile, twinkling eyes, and dimples enhanced the beauty in her heart. All that is missing from the photo is her laughter. When Charity laughed she brightened the room and had everyone laughing with her. Even though the tears are flowing remember to smile for all the joy and love she spread in her too few years on earth. We know that God's kingdom is rocking with her laughter.
Steph Gisi

I had not known Charity long, we just met a couple weeks ago when I interviewed her for her job at House of Hope. In that short time she did manage to touch my heart with her incredibly positive attitude, her big dimples, and her wonderful personality. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. She talked about you with great love.
Julie Carlson

While I never met Charity, my husband and I were so excited when Tracy told us that Charity was on the transplant list. We are saddened to hear that she did not receive a heart. My husband is a heart transplant recipient. He received his heart 8 years ago this April. We are thankful to the donor family every day. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you during this journey and will remain with you in the days to come. May the Lord hold Charity's family in the palm of his hand during the days and years to come.
Bonnie and Tim Bjork

My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends of an amazing person. Charity had an awesome personality. She was a great person to work with and will be truly missed by everyone she had touched.
Heather Everson

Our hearts are broken for you at the loss of Charity. We met her 3 years ago when she made a trip to Texas with John. Jennifer is my husband's daughter and John spent a lot of time at our house when in his teens. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this journey.
Barbara and Tommy Patterson

Our thoughts and prayers are for all the family members. I will cherish always the years that Charity worked with me at the Heart of America Library. She was such a steady worker,(with a smile). The staff and kids in the summer reading programs loved her. God bless her memory.
Amy Bryn

My heart hurts for your pain. Charity has now received her new and perfect heart! God answers all our prayers, and in ways we do not expect. I pray for peace and comfort for all of you. It was a great pleasure to have met her. My continued thoughts and prayers for each of you in the days ahead.
With Deep Sympathy, Nikki Olson-Larson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I believe God only takes the best and Charity was one of a kind. Her laugh and smile were contagious as well as her positive attitude. She was always a happy go lucky kind of gal. May she fly with the angels with grace. She will be truly missed by all but know she's watching over everyone. God Bless you all.
Tricia (Schmidt) Brame

We are so sorry for your loss. Charity was a good person,friend and cousin and always had a smile on her face.Charity will be a perfect angel looking down on us with a smile! She will be deeply missed by all! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.
Wanda and Joe Kriedeman

I knew charity when I worked with her at hav-it agency/ she always had a smile and sense of humor. she will be missed by many. god bless her and her family,, a former co-worker
Shirley kittelson

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