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Patricia Schuster Obituary
Born on Oct. 30, 1950, to William and Norma Schuster, Ms. Schuster was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a 1968 graduate of Central High School who went on to receive her bachelor's and master's degrees from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville.
During her professional career she developed a love of travel (with friends from Washington DC to Washington state) and had visited 48 of the 50 states and several foreign countries. Ms. Schuster enjoyed sailing and spent many days with friends on the Chesapeake Bay during the time she lived in Virginia.
Ms. Schuster enjoyed gardening and had recently completed the required course work to become a Master Gardener (University of Illinois Extension). She spent many hours volunteering her new skills for The Gardens at SIUE. Ms. Schuster was an active volunteer with the Blessing Basket Project, St. John's Methodist Church in Edwardsville and Our Lord's Lutheran Church in Maryville.
Ms. Schuster was also a dedicated blood donor for the American Red Cross. She donated over 32 gallons!
Ms Schuster was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Faye Schuster and her father, William A. Schuster.
She is survived by her mother, Norma Schuster, her siblings Ken (Deborah) Schuster, Dave (Janet) Schuster, Jan (Dennis) Denby, Kim (Dave) Donermeyer, and James Schuster. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews Kenneth, Dawn, Bryce, Kurt, Brad, Grant, Katelyn, Leah, Tim, Erica and six great-nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be conducted on Friday, May 6, at St. John's Methodist Church, Edwardsville. Visitation from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., with celebration service from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The Gardens at SIUE, Hospice of Southern Illinois, St. John's United Methodist Church, Edwardsville, Our Lords' Lutheran Church, Maryville, or Blessing Basket Project.org.
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BETTY AND ED MCGINN
April 27, 2011
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
barb anderson
April 26, 2011
Jan and family, sorry about the passing of Patty. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Cynthia Donelson
April 26, 2011
Sending love to my friends the Denbys during the difficult time of life. Many prayers
Barb Haschemeyer-Lewiss
April 25, 2011
I am deeply sadden and was shocked to hear about Patty. We had been keeping in touch and she indicated that she was on the mend. But I didn't realize, until I was told she had passed away, that I had not heard from her for awhile. I feel really really bad....I wish I could have let her know that I was thinking and praying for her in her last couple hard months. My heart goes out to all of you as I know how close all of you were. Patty often talked about how much fun you girls had....garage saleing, going to craft shows..and tons of other things. You have suffered a great loss and you have all my heartfelt sympathy. I, also, am very sad as I lost a good,long time freind too. We shared many smiles and laughs also. Words cannot express the anguish many people are experiencing since Patty is gone. However, knowing Patty..she will be just a gardening away in the Garden of Life in Heaven! She is happy, I am sure.
It is just the loved ones left behind who will greive a lifetime for such a wonderful gal. My deepest sympathy to all of the family.
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