She was born to parents Charles Palmer and Cora Palmer, on July 17th, 1930 in Waukon, Iowa.
She graduated from Waukon High School in 1948.
She went on to study Teaching at Iowa State Teachers College and graduated with Bachelors. She then went on to college in Oregon to get her masters degree.
Patricia worked as a Teacher for 50 years.
She enjoyed Sewing, supporting Christian missionaries, reading, helping her family, tutoring and teaching. She was an active member of University Park Baptist Church in Portland Oregon for many years and served on the missionary board. Patricia taught Sunday school for many years and tutored many people teaching them how to read and to learn history.
Patricia met Dale Robert Schwager in 1958. They were married on August 7, 1958 in Portland Oregon. Together they raised two children: John Schwager and Ruth Schwager.
Patricia is survived by Dale Schwager her husband, John Schwager her son, and Ruth Schwager her daughter.
Patricia was known for being faithful and having a servants heart. She was always on time, did what she said she was going to do, and loved her family. She once took the bus from Portland to Vancouver and back to teach her grandchildren reading and other subjects. She did this for an entire year. Patricia always had joy in her heart and a smile on her face.
The family has entrusted Skyline Memorial Gardens with the arrangements. A Funeral service is scheduled for July 9th 2019 at 4101 NW Skyline Blvd. Portland, OR 97229. A reception luncheon will follow at John and Cindy Schwager’s home 9001 Beacon Avenue, Vancouver Washington 98664. A longtime friend and missionary Ron Holcomb will officiate the ceremony.
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