Livonia: Peacefully at home on September 28, 2019 at age 91. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Schultz, son Mark Schultz, daughter-in-law Vicki Schultz, grandson Keith Turnbull, parents George & Carrie Rath and 11 siblings. Survived by children; Douglas Schultz of IN, Terry (Sue) Schultz of NC, Susan (Michael) Hoag of Dansville, Shari (Joseph) DeTar of Leicester, Stephen (Laura) Schultz of York, and Shellie (Brad) Shellenbarger of Livonia; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Leticia “Teecie” Schultz; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many other loving family and friends.
Laurie was born in Hamlin, New York and graduated from Brockport High
School in 1945. She was the eleventh child of George and Carrie Rath. She
worked at Duffy Motts in Hamlin and The Prudential Insurance Company in
Brockport. She married her perfect match, Art Schultz, on September 10th, 1949
at St. John’s Lutheran Church where she was baptised and was a member. She
began married life on the Marine Corps base at Quantico where Art was stationed
and she worked as a secretary. They eventually moved back to Hamlin and later to
Leicester where they raised their seven children. Their retirement years were spent
in Grove at “The Cabin” where they lived until 2003 when they moved in with
Shellie and her family in Livonia. Besides raising her children, Laurie was a Den
Mother, Sunday School Teacher, SUNY Brockport Librarian, St. John’s School
Room Mother, Charter Member of the Hamlin VFW’s Ladies Auxiliary, part time
Legal Secretary for Mr. Butterfield in Brockport, full time Legal Secretary for
Barrett Quirk in Geneseo, Champion line worker, babysitter, member of Genesee
Valley Rotary Camp Kitchen Staff and Teacher’s Aide at Dalton Elementary
School.
Laurie was a woman of great faith and a member of St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Angelica and Epiphany Lutheran Church in East Avon. She was an avid
reader of the Bible and was always praying for or looking for ways to help others.
Laurie was known for her great cooking and baking. She was especially famous for
her desserts of cream puffs, pastries, pies and cookies. The grandkids remember
her for her smiley toast. She liked to sew, knit, draw and paint. She enjoyed
games, especially Euchre and BINGO.
The Schultz Family would like to thank everyone for their love, prayers and
support during this difficult time. We especially want to thank Livingston County
Hospice (Tami Couburn and Karrie) who made it possible for us to carry out her
wish to leave this earth peacefully in her home. We are also thankful for her aides
Paula Murphy and her “Pal Val” Valeria Biracre. Thanks also to the medical
professionals who helped along the way, especially Dr. Aguirre’s office. Laurie
will be remembered as a positive, happy, funny, strong woman who was a privilege
to know.
Family and friends may call on Friday, October 4th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY. A Service to Celebrate Laurie’s Life will be held at 10am on Saturday, October 5th, at the Lutheran Church of Epiphany, 6050 E. Avon Lima Road, Avon, NY 14414. Burial St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Angelica, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510, Lutheran Church of Epiphany at the address above, or the Genesee Valley Rotary Camp, C/O Ernie Wiard, 15 Hal-Bar Road, Avon, NY 14414. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I want to offer my condolences to the family of Laurie Schultz. I have fond memories of her as my father’s legal secretary for so many years. He highly valued her skills and attention to detail, but most of all her friendly attitude which filled the office. She always had a smile on her face and a welcoming greeting for me and many others that would visit the office. I’m sure that my mom and dad and Laurie are reminiscing about some funny Office stories and having a good laugh!! I will keep Laurie and her family in my thoughts and prayers.
To all of our cousins in the Schultz Family – we loved precious Aunt Laurie and send our prayers for you all. We know she’s dancing in heaven with Uncle Art, Mark my mom and all of her family.
All our love and God Bless, Craig and the South Florida Szklany’s
I know Mrs. Schultz must have been a fantastic person to have raised such a incredible daughter like Sue. Sue you are so loving and caring to others I just want you to know how sorry we are. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Big hugs from Jack and Maddie.
Love
Den, Mary, Jack and Maddie
You have my deepest, sincerest sympathy.
Your Mother/Grandmother was a beautiful person inside and out, she lives in a special place in my heart!
I pray that God’s peace which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. It’s our loss here on earth, but it’s heaven’s gain. There is a joyous reunion coming.
I am so sorry for your loss. Laurie was a wonderful woman, she was always smiling and seemed so very happy, I remember all the times we spent at the Shultz home when we were growing up. I loved the pool, and swimming there while our parents played cards. Too say she was a deeply caring woman is an understatement. You all are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Sending your family prayers. Your mother and father were the best.
I am so sorry for your loss of a beautiful woman like her daughters and I never met your brother I am sure he is beautiful also. I am sorry I can’t make the service know that I will be thinking of all of you.
Chrissy Quigley
To here is love the gvrc way to heaven is love a new place to stay a person remembered is never gone.
Mrs. Schultz always opened her Hamlin home generously and lovingly to Doug and Terry’s friends. It was a landing zone for us while we hung out in the Schultz’ neighborhood. Happy memories reside in my mind and heart 50 years later. My love and prayers for such a wonderful family
To the Family of Laurie: 3 Oct 2019
Edna and I were sad to hear the news today, our condolence to the family of Laurie; the Obituary write up tells it all. Sorry our paths didn’t cross this summer, time just ran out for both of us. We will have to delay that interview until we meet in Heaven, then the mind will be as sharp as ever. Our prayer, Lord thank you for her good life; a role model for us all. Faithful till the end, or should it read; till the beginning.
In Christian love, Bob & Edna Rath
So sorry to hear about Aunt Laurie’s passing, she was a very special person.
Just wanted y’all to know how very sorry I was to hear of your moms passing . Praying for everyone during this hard time . God Bless You All .
Will miss you Aunt Laurie. Thanks for the cream puffs. Sending love and prayers to family
I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know your mom but her smile showed a sweet woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Chris and I are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your Family is in our Thoughts and Prayers. ..