From Mike and Nanette
We had the priviledge of meeting Gordy when he and Nicki began dating in the mid-1960s. You could tell it was love from the beginning, and their long marriage was proof. The last time we had a chance to see and visit them was at the family picnic in 2011. They were still the love struck couple we remember from almost 50 years ago. Heaven is a happier place now that they are together again.
Nicki & Gordon with Albert, Andy, Gordon David & Garrett; about 1974?
Gordon William Schumacher, July 12, 1943-June 30, 2013. We lost a loving father and grandfather and the best brother-in-law that anyone could ever hope for. Son-in-law to Anna & Norman French, husband to Nicki French (10-12-1945 to 10-6-2012) father of 4 and grandfather to 7. He is loved and will be sorely missed by all of us.
On June, 29, 2013, June celebrated her 94th birthday with a party, hosted by her sons (Kerry & Kirk) ably assisted by Kirk’s wife and daughter, Terri and Mary. Five of the remaining seven brothers and sisters (June, Nancy, Dolfe, Pat & Mike), along with Leah’s daughters (Jean, Jerry & Jayne) and various spouses and nieces were in attendance. Everyone had a great time visiting and remembering. The pary was held in Casper at the senior center where June lives.
Nicki French Schumacher, daughter of Anna and Norman French, was born Oct 12, 1945 and died Oct 6, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gordon Schumacher and sons, Albert & Annette, Andy & Joanne, Gordy & Stacy and Garrett; granddaughters Alix O'Neil and Madeline Schumacher, grandsons Morgan, Patrick, Max, Will & Jake Schumacher.
The simple statistics do not tell the story of Nicki. As anyone who knew her and loved her can tell you, and these few pictures demonstrate, Nicki alway had a smile and a laugh ready to burst out. She loved life and people and more than anything, her family. She is sorely missed, but remembered always with joy and love.