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Nathan Schmitz Obituary
AUGUSTA, GA - Nathan Andrew Schmitz, 17, surrounded by his family and friends, entered into the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday November 22, 2014 at Children's Medical Hospital after a courageous six year battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be conducted at Warren Baptist Church at 2:00 on Tuesday, November 25, 2014.
Nathan was a member of Warren Baptist and enjoyed participating in the Student Ministry. He volunteered to help with numerous activities that took place at the church. Nathan had a love for adventure and the outdoors.
He was a member of Troop 7 Boy Scouts in North Augusta. He completed his Eagle Project in December of 2013 and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in March of this year.
He enjoyed science, winning his homeschool science fair, the CSRA Regional Science Fair and participating in the Intel International Science Fair in Pittsburg in 2011.
Nathan particularly enjoyed deer hunting with his PaPa as often as he could. He was a member of the Columbia County 4H Skeet shooting team.
Nathan also enjoyed many sports, including soccer and baseball. He played Martinez-Evans Little League several years before his illness was diagnosed. After his treatments, one of his proudest moments was returning to the field for the Augusta Crusaders and catching his first competitive fly ball and getting his first hit.
Nathan participated in Social, Inc. and had a great love of dancing. Even through some of the toughest times of his illness he continued to dance. He was a member of the Dance Club and was chosen as a 2012-2013 Cotillion member with his partner Samantha Stewart.
Survivors include his parents, Leigh Ann (Martin) and Mark Schmitz, his brothers, Noah and Jacob, and his sister Chandler. Also surviving is his maternal grandfather Leonard Martin, uncles and aunts Terry and Abby Martin, Robert and Becky Martin, Philip and Kari Martin, Candace (Schmitz) and Terry Vincent and Scott and Amanda Schmitz.
He is also survived by a large and loving group of great aunts, uncles and cousins. Nathan is proceeded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mildred Martin, and his paternal grandparents, John and Mary Lou Schmitz.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Scouting Ministry of Grace United Methodist Church, 639 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841, or the Student Ministry at Warren Baptist Church, 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, Ga 30907.
The family will receive friends Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA, 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Schmitz
TIMOTHY McLAUGHLIN
December 2, 2014
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss, and I was touched to have read how much he accomplished in his life.
May the Lord Bless you all as you grieve his loss, but hold true to the Blessed Hope that we are promised in His Word.
Donna Nichols
November 28, 2014
Mark and family,
I have thought often of Nathan and his remarkable determination, and everyone's perseverance over these last six years. Find comfort in the fact that he in no longer in pain, and is now at peace. My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family.
Barbara Hamm
November 26, 2014
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Karen Edmunds Simpson
November 26, 2014
I praise the wonderful parents and family of this young man who I never met. I have always had such a tender heart for children and the love of family. For you as parents, I know this road has been hard but GOD gave him enough boosts over the years that I feel like he truly enjoyed every minute he could with family and friends. I pray for you in your sadness and loss but I feel comforted knowing that he was and is so special to so many family and friends. I hold you all close to my heart and said a special prayer directly to Nathan. God touches us in ways that we are sad but we are so many times able to find Glory in these losses that overwhelm us. He is at Peace and we will be there in the time God chooses for us.
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Charles Lampley
November 26, 2014
You have my deepest condolences on your immeasurable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
November 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Robert, Gina, Ashley and Zach Thurman.
Ericka Middleton
November 25, 2014
Mark and family, Thinking of you and sending my deepest and sincere condolences on the loss of Nathan. Mark spoke so highly of him as he does you all. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of your family and friends.
Kathy McManus
November 25, 2014
Mark and Family-My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. One of God's angels has come home and there is much rejoicing in Heaven. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come.
November 25, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! Terry and Shannan Lucero
Nathan and his love for adventure
John, Susan, Jack, Josey Blas family
November 25, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with your family. So very very sorry.
November 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We praise God for the life and witness of Nathan. He and the whole family have been such an example and witness to us all. You continued to praise God daily - through the good and tough times!
Paul & Caroline Matthews
Allen Wylds
November 25, 2014
I followed Nathan's story through caring bridge. I always prayed that his illness would be taken away. Though God did not cure Nathan he allowed him to live 5 lifetimes in one life and prepared him to be his own special dancing angel. Though death can steal your loved one it can never steal your love. Nathan lives. He lives in your hearts and he lives in your memories. Fly high Nathan! Dance among the angels!
Thomas Poore
November 25, 2014
Sorry pal that you died buddy your were my best friend
Rana O'Bryant
November 25, 2014
May the light of Nathan's life forever shine!!
Rana O'Bryant
November 25, 2014
Mark,
I am saddened by the passing of Nathan. I pray that God will strengthen you and your loved ones in the days ahead. May your holiday season be filled with wonderful memories of Nathan.
November 25, 2014
Leigh Ann and family,
What a loss for all of you. My prayers are with you. I remember you from Fleming Baptist and Butler. I believe you were in school with one of my children. Bryan Florence, Glenn Florence, Laurie Florence Beard and Melissa Florence James.
Gwen Florence
Blythe, Georgia
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November 25, 2014
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
November 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace of the Lord be with all of you. He is with you always. God bless you.
Chuck Goergen
November 24, 2014
Mark, Leigh Ann, and family,
Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Chuck & Lizabeth
David Hattaway
November 24, 2014
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 24, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. May God bless and comfort you.
Diane and John Hathorn
Brenda Brouillard Hatcher
November 24, 2014
May His hand support you during this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. We send all our love and prayers.
Hunter Cowart
November 24, 2014
Nathan was a tough young man. I met him here and there on the dance floor at social and had some brief conversations with him. He was kind and could cut the rug like no one else. He truly gave 110% in all that he did and will always be in my memories as an influential definition of what it means to be a never dimming light of joy. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Carmen Buckmore Shealy
November 24, 2014
Leigh Ann and family, lifting up prayers for comfort and peace.
November 24, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
Mary Thompson
November 24, 2014
Leigh Ann and family.....thinking of you and all of your family. With our deepest and most sincere condolences.
Rick and Mary Richardson Thompson.
Sidney and Sherry Saxon
November 24, 2014
So very sorry for the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family and your face the days and months ahead. May the Lord bless you always.
November 24, 2014
The family will remain in my prayers.
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