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In Loving Memory of

Deanna Lynn Schmitt

May 4th, 1969 - June 27th, 2025

Obituary

Deanna was born on May 4, 1969, in Beirut, Lebanon to Barbara and Harold Sanders.

Shortly after the birth of her younger brother David, the family moved to Eugene, Oregon where her dad was a teacher.
After graduating from South Eugene High School, Deanna attended Seattle Pacific University and transferred to Western Oregon University earning a teaching degree. Her first teaching job was for the Gervais School District. After a few years she moved to Keiser-Salem School District and taught there for many years. During this time, she earned her Master’s Degree in Bilingual Education.

She bought a house and planned to settle down. She attended church and sang in the choir.
During this time, she was diagnosed with cancer. She fought hard and went into remission.

Shortly after, she met her future husband, Joe. After they married, they moved to Gresham. She started teaching for the Gresham School District. Deanna and Joe welcomed two sons, Benjamin and Peter. The boys were the world to Deanna; she started teaching half time to spend more time with them. When the boys were in Middle School, she was again diagnosed with cancer and this time, it never left. She fought hard for many years, never wanting it to define who she was. This was an especially hard time for her as she lost both of her parents within 6 months of each other.

Deanna loved deeply and her positive attitude was infectious and a light for those around her.
She loved her Lord Jesus deeply. She loved to travel and sing in the choir, teach, her boys and husband who can’t wait to see her again in heaven.

She is survived by those mentioned as well as sister-in-Law Rachel and nephews Jonah and Aaron and a host of Joe’s family.

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Date & Time Thursday 07/03/2025 at 11:30 AM

Address Cliffside Cemetery
5635 SE Ten Eyck Road
Sandy, 97055

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so sorry joe,,,, i graduated with joe at barlow high class of 83 , so sorry and praying for the family jerry miller
Deanna was a lovely, Godly woman. Praying for you ans your boys. Lanette Lanette James
She was a wonderful person and she will be missed. I had the pleasure of working with her throughout my senior year and if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have gotten the scholarships I received so I am extremely grateful to her. Brooklyn Walker
So thankful for the many years of friendship and knowing Deanna since she hosted a bible study which I joined the group. So glad she was a bridesmaid in my wedding 9 years ago and her boys were the ring bearers. So blessed with the friendship and love. Looking forward to seeing her again in Heaven. Thinking and praying for the family. DeAnna Ball-Karb
I met Deanna five summers ago at Wallowa Lake. It has been a privilege to know her. She had such a beautiful and gentle heart! She was an incredible wife, mother and aunt to my husband! I know she is in heaven singing with Jesus and I’m looking forward to seeing her again one day. Julia Schmitt
Very nice obituary glad to hear about her story and her love for God and family, sorry for your guys loss but we remember we will see her again. Kraig Hooper
Deanna was always such a light. Her smile lit up a room. It's something I'll always remember about her. She was such a positive person with the most beautiful heart, and even though we were miles apart, I'll miss you dearly. Zac and Julie Smith

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