The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., December 17, 1970, page 1

ADA SCHMUTZER SERVICE HELD AT GARDNER'S

     Ada Pearl Schmutzer passed away at Klickitat Valley Hospital in Goldendale, Washington, Dec. 12, 1970. She was born in July 22, 1898 in Kay County Oklahoma to William and Lydia Probosco.
     She moved to Nebraska on April 28, 1916 and from there to Oregon City, Oregon in 1926. In 1933 the family moved to Trout Lake, Washington and lived there until 1940 when they moved to Klickitat, Washington.
     Her husband, Herman F. Schmutzer, preceded her in death November 2, 1960.
     Since 1963 she resided at Hy Lond Convalescent Center, Goldendale, Washington.
     Surviving her are three sons: Herman F. Schmutzer of Milwaukee, Oregon; Henry L. Schmutzer of Fontana, California; Walter L. Schmutzer of Whittier, California. Two brothers: Henry Probosco of Lincoln City, Oregon; Morgan C. Probosco of Fountain, Florida. Three sisters: Mary Edna and Edna and Nettie King of Independence, Oregon. Also 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1970 at 1:30 p.m. in Gardner's Funeral Home in White Salmon, Washington. Interment was in the White Salmon Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Hugo Larson of Klickitat officiated at the services.

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