07/04/2026
We are saddened to hear that our former past, Sarah Schumacher, passed away. There will be a Celebration of Life Service in the Ozark Room of The History Museum, 422 2nd St S, Great Falls on July 12th at 2 pm. All are welcome to celebrate Sarah's life and contributions to our community.
Sarah Lee Schumacher
December 29, 1955 - February 23, 2026
Sarah Schumacher, beloved sister, friend, pastor, mentor, and devoted servant of her community, passed away peacefully at her home in Great Falls. She will be remembered for her kindness, unwavering faith, generous spirit, and love for people and nature.
Born December 29, 1955, to Max and Florence Schumacher, both of whom preceded her in death, Sarah was the eldest of seven children and helped set the example of compassion, integrity, and service that would define her life. She is survived by her loving siblings, Sandy Schumacher, Jim Schumacher, Steve Schumacher, and Joe Schumacher. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Kerry and Kelly Schumacher, and husbands, Tim Flaherty and Spencer Meier.
Sarah was deeply committed to community service and dedicated her professional life to serving others at the YWCA, the Great Falls Food Bank, and the History Museum. For twenty years, she served as pastor to the Monarch United Methodist Church and the Sand Coulee United Methodist Church. She touched countless lives with her wisdom, empathy, and steadfast presence. She possessed a remarkable gift for comforting individuals and families during life’s most difficult moments, particularly as they faced the transition from life to eternal rest.
Sarah was known as a fun-loving neighbor and a loyal friend whose warmth and kindness made everyone feel welcome. Whether tending her flower gardens, “taming” the birds and squirrels in her backyard, or simply enjoying the outdoors, she found peace and inspiration in nature’s beauty.
She leaves behind seven cherished nieces and nephews: Griffin, Ethan, and Nolan Schumacher of Big Sky, Montana; Max and Ash Lee Schumacher of Belgrade, Montana; and Jack and Sadie Schumacher of Anchorage, Alaska. She took immense pride in her family and delighted in watching each of them grow and flourish.
To know Sarah was to experience a generous heart and a compassionate soul. Though she will be greatly missed, her legacy of compassion, grace, and service remains a lasting gift to all.
A Celebration of Sarah’s Life will be held on Sunday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m at The History Museum, 422 2nd St S in Great Falls, Montana. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of a life beautifully lived and generously shared. In lieu of flowers, our family suggests memorial donations to the Great Falls YWCA or the History Museum of Great Falls.
"Well done, good and faithful servant."
Matthew 25:23
