SCHNEIDER, Timothy Scott

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ October 18, 2007 Timothy Scott Schneider died Oct.11, 2007, after a courageous four-year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 30, 1948, to Marie and Dana Schneider. 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 business, White Mountain Grading, and was a friend to everyone he met. 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 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. He will be remembered for his smile, his gracious personality and willingness to help anyone who needed his help and for his ability to fix anything. Tim was preceded in death by his brother, Dana J. Schneider, on Feb. 11, 2007, and father, Dana J. Schneider Sr. on Feb. 27, 1979. His mother, Marie Schneider, his sister, Christie Kienast, and eight nieces and nephews survive him, as well as his beloved German shepherd, Heidi. "We will miss his quick wit and kindness." A celebration of Tim's life is planned for Oct. 20 at the Episcopal Church of our Savior, 5147 Show Low Lake Road, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the ALS Foundation for Research. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book visit www.owensmortuary.com