Patrick Schrader

March 27, 1920 - December 23, 2014

It is with deep sadness for her death but with gratitude for a long, rich life that the family of Patricia Schrader, age 94, announces her passing surrounded by family on December 23 in St. Paul’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born on March 27, 1920 near Leross, SK to Ernest and Flora Ellen Parkin, pioneers from England, Patricia was the first of their children born in Canada.  She spent many happy years with her eight siblings.  In 1929 the family moved to Okla, SK to farm. A strong and determined woman, Patricia’s early years were spent helping on the farm, doing domestic work and socializing at local dances.  At a New Year’s Eve dance in Okla, she met William Schrader.  After a brief courtship they married on January 15, 1940 and began married life on a homestead farm.  Life was filled with hard work, visiting with neighbors and raising their five children.  Gardening, cooking and contributing to her community were paramount to Patricia.  She was a long serving member of the Anglican Church of the Messiah at Okla.  After spending 50 years on the farm at Okla, Pat and Bill moved to Yorkton to enjoy an easier life.  She was predeceased by Bill in 1993. Patricia remained in Yorkton in Queen Elizabeth Court until 2010 when she moved to Saskatoon.  She resided in Columbian Manor, Cedar Gardens and Stensrud Lodge.  As her health began to fail, Patricia struggled with losing her independence and ability to walk, cook and visit her children.  She was lonely for her husband, parents and siblings who had all predeceased her.  She was reunited with them just before Christmas. She was predeceased in 2004 by son-in-law Lawrence German.  Patricia is survived by her children: Patricia (David) Roberts, Linda (Guy) Messier, Phyllis (Dale) Boettcher, Ann (Greg) Fortin, Doug (Lai) Schrader; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; as well as brothers-in-law Norman Wright and Morris Erickson and sister-in-law Mary Schrader and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Patricia's Life and Love will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 3:30 pm at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (10 Grosvenor Cres) the celebrant will be Bishop David Ashdown.  Interment will be in Okla Cemetery at a later date.  Donations to Okla Cemetery (General Delivery, Okla, SK S0A 2X0) or Canadian Breast Cancer Research (2-1124 - 8th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S4) would be gratefully accepted.  Arrangements in care of John Schachtel - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200) www.mourningglory.ca