Hope Joyce Schmidt, 75, of Kendallville died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne surrounded by her husband and daughters.

She was born Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948, in Tokyo, Japan to Harold and Lois (Lutton) Sims.

On July 5, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio she married Thomas L. Schmidt.

Hope worked at the Walmart Distribution Center in Auburn as a purchasing and receiving clerk before enjoying retirement.

She was a member of the South Milford Church of Christ where she was a Sunday school teacher and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She encouraged many with her strong faith.

She also enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, reading, and her home. Her family were her pride and joy, especially her grandchildren who she loved dearly.

Surviving are her husband of nearly 55 years, Thomas Schmidt of Kendallville; four daughters, Becky (Brian) Hunter of South Whitley, Mindy (Brian) Mayo of Camby, Heidi (Josh) Brown of Hebron, Kentucky, and Wendy (Dan) Koors of North Manchester; 13 grandchildren, Blake, Adam, Jason, Derek, Kendra, Ayda, Isaiah, Garrett, Sam, Wyatt, Levi, Aaron, and Abby; a sister, Sylvia Byars of Florence; and three brothers, Jonathan Sims of Troy, Ohio, Bob Sims of Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Daniel Sims of Lake Forest, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10 a.m. at South Milford Church of Christ, 8030 E 600 S, Wolcottville, with Minister Josh Brown officiating.

Burial will follow in Circle Cemetery in Hudson.

Casketbearers will be Brian Schmidt, Jason Schmidt, Nathan Whetzel, Mark Graber, Blake Mayo, and Derek Mayo.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson/Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson and one hour prior to the funeral services on Friday at the church.

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