Sydney Schwienebart
August 29, 2011
Sydney L. Schwienebart, 17, went to heaven Monday, August 29, 2011. She was born August 28, 1994, in Des Moines, to Chris Schwienebart and Gina Engel.
Sydney was a senior at Southeast Polk High School. She had a love for music and was a very talented artist. Sydney enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and had a passion for life, as she overcame a kidney transplant in 2009. She was a strong and courageous young lady who will be missed by all who loved her.
Sydney is now looking down on her parents, Chris and Gina; sisters, Heather and Morgan; and brother, Camden; grandparents, Larry and Sue Schwienebart; grandma, Sharon Weiss; grandparents, Dave and Julie Engel; her Uncle Todd (Loralin), who donated his kidney to Sydney in 2009; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2011, at Berean Assembly of God, 5299 E. University Avenue, Pleasant Hill, with burial to follow at Restland Cemetery in Baxter. The family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m., Friday at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund for Sydney, at US Bank.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Miriah
09/29/2011
Last time I saw sydney was when I was back for my graduation in May.
She met my son, and he was bein a bit crabby but all it took was one
of sydneys smiles and he was all better... Sometimes I wish we could have one of her smiles right now... I bet everything would seem better or at least a little easier... I guess its true that only the good die young,
and I cant wait to see her again someday
Anthony Davis
09/06/2011
Chris i just heard about Sydney. If you need anything give me a call at6412230544. Even if you dont need anything call me.
Rose Coulthard
09/03/2011
To all of Sydney's family we want to extend our prayers and thoughts to all of you. Praying God's mercy upon all of you.
Connie & Bill Gamble
09/03/2011
Chris
I don't know if you'll remember us, but I think you will. We just wanted you to know how sorry we are for the loss of your beautiful daughter, Sydney. We pray you will find comfort and strength to get through the next days with the help of the Lord Jesus. You're in our prayers! Billy & Amy, who live in Pleasant Hill, asked that I send their love and prayers to your family as well.
Connie & Bill
Myra Van Ausdall
09/03/2011
I am Jesse's Grandma in Arkansas.
We are so sorry for your loss.
You have our deepest sympathy
God Bless
Michelle Kelsey (Stella)
09/02/2011
Gina, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I can not even begin to understand your grief. Please call me if I can be of any help to you and your family. You have always been a friend and this is the worst loss a parent can suffer. I am thinking of you and your family in this time and always. Please take care.
Ron Zimmerman
09/02/2011
Such a wondedrful girl, full of life and spirit.
Leilani and Walt Dickerson
09/02/2011
To my loving sister Sue and my dear friend Larry and all your family. Our most sincere sympothy during this time of morning our hearts go out to you all. We remain at your side in spirit and when you need us we will be here. We love you and pray for the family and friends of sydoney.
Zac and Sarah Voss
09/02/2011
We were devastated when we heard about Sydney's sudden passing. We are praying and thinking of you all at this time of such sudden loss. We hope the happy memories you have of time spent with her will help ease the loss that you have and know that you will see her again in heaven.
Sincerely,
Zac and Sarah Voss
Brenda Loney
09/02/2011
When I think of Sydney I smile just as she always does. I have so many great memories with Sydney. I am so blessed to have been a part of her life and her family. Like you said Chris .... music was something she enjoyed so much and those are some of my best memories with her. My favorite is when we were baking cookies and dancing to music in the kitchen. Please know I am thinking of each everyone one of you and you are all in my prays.
Tracy Lewis
09/02/2011
Im still having a hard time babygirl thinking you are gone. My heart just wont stop aching for your family!! You were a beautiful girl inside and out and a good friend to my daughter! I cant stop questioning why u!!! Fly with the angels babygirl and like I said before I will see you someday! Love you!!!
The Boley's - Chad, Jamie, Colton & Jaystan
09/02/2011
No words can be said that will ease your pain. Our hearts aches for you at this very difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have.
Brit
09/02/2011
My son Josh was friends with Sydney ... like all, he will miss her greatly. I know there are no words that will ever truly make this better - but there are many of us thinking of the Sydney's family and friends. Bundles of prayers are being said so you may be granted the strength, courage and comfort you need to get through and carry on.
Dave, Joelle, Noah and Gus Henderson
09/02/2011
One of my favorite memories of Sydney is going through Culver's drivethru. She would always pop her head out the window and say "Hi! How are you guys doing!" She had such a bubbly personality. We will miss her beautiful smile. You are in our thoughts and prayer.