Mildred B. Schneider

Schneider, Mildred B.

Born October 20, 1919 in Los Angeles, California, died June 27, 2008 in Corona del Mar.

Within weeks of birth, Mildred moved to Fullerton, California where she lived for 63 years in a home her father built. She was a talented musician, playing the piano, cello, and organ. She performed often from age 14, and was the church organist for the First Baptist Church in Fullerton beginning at that age. She later was the church organist for the United Methodist Churches in Fullerton and El Centro and Christ Church by the Sea in Newport Beach. She was active in P.E.O., Chapter Y in Fullerton and AV in El Centro. In 1965, she and her husband, Donald Schneider sold the last of their Valencia orange ranch in Fullerton, which was created by her father, and moved to Newport Beach. For 28 years she split her time between Newport Beach and El Centro, the home of the Schneider Tractor Company, which had relocated from Tustin, California.

Mildred was loved, respected and admired by her family and friends. She always saw the best in everyone and was known for her interest in others and her caring personality. She constantly looked for beauty all around her and shared it with her family.

Mildred is survived by three children, Sandra Gogel of Costa Mesa, Claudia Looney of Cowan Heights and Douglas Schneider of Newport Beach, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Chapter Y or AV, P.E.O. Projects; or Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Cancer Research; 4650 Sunset Blvd. #29, Los Angeles, CA 90027.