Joni Marla Schneiderman

Joni Marla Schneiderman, age 55. Beloved sister of Ellen Schneider of Natick and Laurel Schneiderman of Los Angeles; Loving first cousin of Herb Stevens of Boynton Beach, David Gravin of Weymouth, Peg Shaw of Washington DC, Ronney Nadile of Lunenberg, Karen Schneiderman of Jamaica Plain and their respective families. Joni was a member of Natick High class of 1973. She earned her college degree in Animal Science, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire. After many years as a dairy farmer, she transitioned to a management position within the dairy industry itself. Recognized for her service to the Northeast Dairy Herd Improvement Association and by Cooperative Dairy One, she continued to love and care for animals throughout her life. During this past decade until she took ill, she served as the office coordinator at the Wellesley College Center for Work and Service. Joni’s number-one passion was water sports — she was a certified scuba diver and aquatic fitness instructor. She loved Farm Pond in Sherborn and the ocean on Cape Cod, where she spent many hours in the water. A creative person and lover of nature and beauty, every thing she touched was beautiful—-her flowers and all her surroundings. Joni had a radiant smile that would light up the room and make everyone feel happy. Joni fought courageously for a long time to stay alive, awakening each day of her illness with a smile. Joni will be greatly missed by family and friends. Graveside services at the Lawrence Avenue Cemetery, 776 Baker St, West Roxbury, Thursday January 20^th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston 02130; or Metrowest Humane Society, PO Box 1068, Framingham 01701; or Parmenter Wayside Hospice, Wayland. Memorial observance at the home of Ellen Schneider, Thursday until 8pm, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Sunday 2-4pm and 6-8pm.