Carol Jean Schnellman Obituary (2024)

Carol Schnellman, 71, of Yakima, Washington, passed away on January 20, 2024. Carol was born to Walter and Edith Schnellman, on April 12, 1952. She grew up in the valley and graduated from West Valley High School. In 1983 she started working for the Yakima Police Department, where she quickly moved into the role of dispatcher, a job she loved. Carol's love for her job showed through her contagious smile and witty sense of humor. In her 27 years there she made many lifelong friends, many like family. Carol also had a deep love for her family, especially her daughter, Lisa, her son-in-law, Chris, as well as four grandchildren, Jeffry, Jarek, Masen, and Whitney. She always had a photo around to share with anyone around. Throughout her life she had a love for reading, art, poetry, and animals. She recently lost her beloved dog, Katie, who she would take on trips to the Washington coastline, especially Westport. She had a special love for the beach and mountains. She would spend countless hours beach combing and rock hunting. Her love for art showed if you ever visited her home. There wasn't a spot on the wall without a piece of art. Carol is survived by daughter, Lisa (Chris) Hill of Yakima, Washington, and grandchildren, Jeffry Barbee of Ellensburg, Washington, Jarek Barbee of Yakima, Washington, Masen Hill of Boise, Idaho, and Whitney Hill of Yakima, Washington. As well as brothers, Eric (Jan) Schnellman of Seattle, Washington, Steve (Mary) Schnellman of Scottsdale, Arizona, Jim (Deb) Schnellman of Leavenworth, Washington and nephews, Conner and Christopher Schnellman. A Celebration of Life will be held at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home (201 N. 2nd St., Yakima, WA), on February 16, 2024, at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Yakima Humane Society and send in care of Shaw & Sons Funeral Home (201 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901), who is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.shawandsons.com. Celebration of Life Shaw and Sons Funeral Home Friday, February 16, 2024 12:00 PM 201 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901