Mrs. Edith H. Schild

June 12, 1929 - April 11, 2016

Edith entered Jesus' arms and joyfully joined her husband Arnold in heaven on April 11, 2016. Born in Clinton, MA, in 1929, she completed studies at the former Lutheran Memorial School of Nursing, NJ, and deaconess training through Valparaiso University, IN, and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. She served as a Lutheran missionary nurse in Papua, New Guinea, marrying her passion for mission work with her passion for nursing. She is survived by her children, Carla Gibbs (Jay), Daniel, and David (Dominique); her grandchildren Jackson, Steven, Susan, and August; and beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Missionary, RN, pianist, Girl Scout Leader, Lutheran altar guild leader at Salem Church in Affton, active in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and proud participant in the pivotal Women's Antioxidant Cardiovascular Study, she led a life of exemplary service and love for her family, her community and her Lord. Reception Thurs., April 14, 5-8:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Soulard, St. Louis. Reception (1:30 p.m.) and funeral service (2:00 p.m.) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Soulard on Fri. April 15. Gifts in memory of Edith to: St. Louis Altenheim, 5408 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111. To best honor Edith's memory: Go to church and say your prayers. The closest florist is: Riley's Flowers 1705 S 7th St. St Louis, Mo 63104 rileysflorist.com