Esther Schmidt de Vries Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Esther Schmidt de Vries passed away on January 13th, 2015. She was born on September 30, 1924 in Berkeley, California to C.L.A. Schmidt and Esther Skolfield Schmidt. She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, February 1946 with a B.A. Degree, member of Sigma Kappa sorority, medical secretary in Berkeley 1946-1949. She received honorary life membership in the California Congress P.T.A. in 1969; active member of the Sutter-Solano Medical Center Guild having joined in 1967 having volunteered more than 6,000 hours; a volunteer recruiter and hostess for the Irwin Memorial Blood Bank (later Blood Centers of the Pacific); Deacon and Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Vallejo; board member and treasurer for 22 years of the Tahoe Meadows (Lake Tahoe) Homeowners Association where she spent almost every summer of her life. She was pre-deceased in 2003 by her husband of 53 years Theodor Jurgen de Vries and in 1999 by her oldest brother Dr. Stanwood Skolfield Schmidt. Survivors include her sons Kenton de Vries (Heather), Donald de Vries, Richard de Vries and her daughter Nancy Fregoso (Pete) and 9 grandchildren. At her request no service will be held. Family members will gather privately. Memorial contributions are preferred to the charity of the donor’s choice. Cremation and arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com

Esther Schmidt de Vries

September 30, 1924 - January 13, 2015