Rebecca Louise Schnitz
July 21, 1976 - August 27, 2014
Rebecca Louise Schnitz, 38, died August 28, 2014, of unknown causes while hospitalized for treatment of migraines. She is survived by her beloved, Jason Shafer, her father James, her brother Benjamin, her sister-in-law Alana, and their son, Elliott; also, her stepmother Janet, her stepsisters Kathy, Christie and Carrie, and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Marie Schnitz.
Born July 21, 1976, in San Antonio, Texas, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theater from the University of Evansville, where she became a member of Chi Omega Fraternity. A beautiful, talented, highly intelligent young woman with a truly loving spirit, she loved to sing, play piano, read, and follow and comment on politics. She doted on her cat, Bandit. She did arts and crafts, and was skilled at making jewelry. She was also a sports enthusiast whose knowledge of and love for football, baseball and soccer often amazed those around her, and which led to one of her favorite experiences as a sportswriter at the University of Evansville.
Becky lived to help others. She has worked as a drama coach, a teacher, in the admissions office at St. Joseph’s Villa, supporting the IHC Neuro Rehab Clinic’s program to study and reduce concussions in high school sports, and, at the time of her passing, as Coordinator of IT Service Delivery at Western Governors University, accomplishing all of this despite suffering debilitating migraines nearly every day.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2014, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East Salt Lake City, where complimentary valet parking will be provided on the north side of the building. Funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 11 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish, 1375 East Spring Lane, Salt Lake City. Interment to follow at Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made in Rebecca’s name to The Diamond Headache Clinic Research and Educational Foundation,1235a NorthClybourn Avenue, Suite 408, Chicago, IL 60601.
In Loving Memory
To all the family: Please know that our prayers are with you in this time of loss. Becky was a talented, beautiful soul and I was blessed by the humor and style she offered as a brilliant music student and caring young adult.
Susan Northway
Holladay, UT
i offer my deepest sympathy and sincere condolence. May the fond memories that you shared bring comfort to your hearts. Let these promises of the most High God soothe you as you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead
Ernestine Lonzo
nan, nan
God promise that those in the memorial tombs will be resurrectied . John5:28, 29 Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will come out... He promise no more death or pain Revelation 21:4 And he willl wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither mourning, nor pain, be any anymore.. We will live forever here on earth is abundance of peace Psalm 37:11 The meek will possess the earth and they will find exqusite delight in abundance of peace Psalm 37: The rightous themself will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.
Ernestine Lonzo
nan, nan
I am sorry for the family's loss. May you be comforted by the promise of the resurrection and the knowledge that soon death will be no more and never again will we have no bury our loved ones. God makes this wonderful promise to us at Isaiah 25:8 where it says that he will "swallow up death forever."
Lewis
nan, nan
Becky was a dear friend of mine in high school. Her talents in music, writing, and singing will be missed by so many. I am deeply saddened by your loss and the loss of someone so incredible.
Mandy Hutt
nan, ut
I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of her comfort you during this time. She will be missed.
candice allen
churubusco, IN
So sorry to hear of Becky's death. She was a young woman with enormous potential. My prayers are with you.
Penny Jameson
Salt Lake City, Ut