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Death of Amber (Schnippert) Patrick

Prayer is requested for the Schnippert family in accordance with this very sad announcement from our dear brother in Christ, Bernie Schnippert who serves as GCI’s legal counsel.

Amber in 2008
Amber in 2008

It is with almost unbearable sadness that I inform you of the death of my beloved daughter, Amber Yvonne Schnippert Patrick, due to breast cancer at about 2:24 A.M. Tuesday morning. In accordance with her wishes, no funeral will be held. She is survived by her Mom and Dad; by two sisters, Crystal and Coral; by her husband, Josh; and by her beautiful six-year-old daughter, Megan.

Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes during this time of trial. They have been and remain a source of strength for me.

—Bernie Schnippert

Cards may be sent to:

Bernie and Arlene Schnippert
64651 Jan Dr
Bend, OR 97701-8824

18 thoughts on “Death of Amber (Schnippert) Patrick”

  1. Dear Bernie,

    We receive this announcement with great sadness. We have been praying for the entire family. Please, do hold on in the certainty of God’s unfailing love. When our loved ones pass away they do so to be with Christ. One day there will be a joyful celebration when we will reunite with them. We are thinking of you. May the God of all comfort give you strength and encouragement, even during this most painful hour.

    Wih love,
    Santiago and Elke

  2. Dear Bernie and Arlene. Donna and I send our deepest sympathies with prayer for your comfort. We know that Amber is safe and secure, but our hearts are very heavy for the two of you and for the rest of Amber’s family and friends.

    -Ted

  3. Dear Bernie and Arlene,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this terribly difficult time. We stand with and support you in our thoughts and prayers. May the God of comfort and peace Himself grant you everything you need through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    With our love, Ray and Carol Meyer

  4. Dear Bernie and Arlene.

    Our hearts break for you right now. Can’t begin to imagine what it would be like to lose a daughter. Please know we are praying and hurting along with you and your family.

    Don & Alix Engle

  5. Dear Bernie and Arlene,

    Our deepest love goes out to you both and to Amber’s family. Our two churches have been praying right along for our God’s tenderness for Amber’s difficulties. We will continue in prayer for God’s aid, peace, and comfort for everyone concerned!

    With extended sympathies, the Sioux City IA, and Omaha NE, churches – David and Linda Husmann

  6. Dear Bernie and Arlene,

    Our hearts go out to you and to your loved ones. We’re so sorry that you are experiencing this great loss. May God continue to hold you near his heart and comfort you in his love.

    Linda Rex, and New Hope Fellowship and Good News Fellowship brethren

  7. Dear Bernie and Arlene,

    Our hearts go out to you and to your family with compassion at this painful time. We pray God’s tender comfort and love be with you and with Amber’s family. And that He may provide to you all His reassuring and certain hope of that future reunion, in the fullness of God’s kingdom and glory, with all our love ones that went to the presence of the Lord ahead of us.

    With Love,
    Pedro and Brigida GCI in Spain

  8. Dear Bernie and Arlene,
    You and your family have been and will continue to be in my prayer. Having suffered the loss you now feel only deepens my prayers for you both.
    Don Mason

  9. We love you all dearly, Uncle Bernie and Aunt Arlene.
    Our prayers and heart are with you in Jesus.
    Agape,
    Eric, Kareena, Lily and Hope Wilding

  10. Dear Bernie, Arlene, Josh, Megan,Crystal, Coral
    We are saddend by the death of yr loved one. We are assured “Surely goodness ad mercy have followed her all the days if her life AND AMBER WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER.” In our thoughts ad prayers,
    Richad and Joyce

  11. We are so saddened to hear of the death of your precious daughter Amber. We will pray at church today and privately as you go through this sad time in your life. May God, the Father of all compassion, strenghten you during this time.

    In brother love,
    Eric and Edna

  12. Oh, oh dear…So sorry for you and family. God’s comfort be with you all. In Him. Love, Lloyd and Marcia

  13. To the Schnippert Family and Josh,
    I was deeply saddened and shocked when I heard this news. I will always remember Amber as laughing and always having a smile on her face and a kind word to say. She was a great friend, a lovely person and I will miss her tremendously. Your family will be in my prayers

  14. We are shocked and very saddened to learn about Amber. Amber was very dear to us. We share your grief. May God comfort you and your family.

    Lygia & Abel Villarreal

  15. Dearest Bernie and Arlene,
    We are with you and your entire family in thought and in prayer. May our Loving Father grant you all comfort and peace, full measure and overflowing…

    With much love,
    Senior and Cecil

  16. So sorry to hear about Amber, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. love from your brothers and sisters in Edinburgh Church (Scotland)

  17. TO THE FAMILY OF THIS LOVELY LADY, OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT. WE ARE THANKFUL, HOWEVER, THAT OUR GOD HAS A “BETTER” PLAN FOR US THAN THIS PHYSICAL LIFE. HAVING JUST LOST A DEAR ONE IN OUR LIVES, WE KNOW THE PAIN, THE EMPTINESS AND VOID LEFT BY THE PASSING OF A LOVED ONE. WE PRAY FOR GOD TO GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH, LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT YOU NEED TO CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY WITHOUT HER PRESENCE. PRAISE GOD FOR THE TIME WHEN REV 21:4 IS A REALITY AND WE WILL BE WITH OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, FOREVER. LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

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