Boots Schmidt Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Boots Schmidt of Grand Rapids, Michigan, whose life came to an end on March 21, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Boots has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her husband Bob. She is survived by: her daughters, Becky Vetter (Eric), Bobbi Simonsen (Leif), Bonnie Schmidt (Nancy Houle) and Trista VanderVoord (Mark). She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and their spouses, and Great Gammers to eleven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions supporting organizations of great meaning to Boots can be made to In the Image SHOES Program (https://www.intheimage.org) or The Sight Seer Radio Reading Service (https://www.thesightseer.xyz).
