John Martin Schrader

John Martin Schrader
John Martin Schrader was born on April 15, 1959. He was tragically taken from us on November 22, 2010. John was born in Oregon City, Oregon. He was third child of John and Betty Schrader. He attended local school in Canby, Oregon and graduated from Canby High in 1977. During high school, John was involved in FFA and developed his lifelong interest in photography. After moving to Orange County, he met his wife, Susan, on a blind date on New Years Eve, 1985. They married in March of 1988. They welcomed the couples only child together, Miranda, in 1994. This would be one of John's proudest accomplishments. He was a wonderful father to his little girl. After years of living in Orange County the family moved to Santa Maria, his wife's hometown. Here he was close to his extended family. John was an avid golfer and a huge Angel's baseball fan. He enjoyed riding his Harley and playing with his dog, Roxy. He could fix anything and was always prepared with a joke. He was a wonderful host and would always make sure his company was comfortable. He would never hesitate to lend a hand and help someone. John was a member of Santa Maria Elks Lodge, #1538. In the short time he lived in Santa Maria, John made many friends and touched many lives. John is survived by his wife of 22 years Susan Schrader and daughter Miranda Schrader, both of Santa Maria, sons Darren Schrader of Oregon and Scott Hedrick of Irvine, CA, grandchildren Wesley Hedrick and Alexandria Schrader, Mother Betty Schrader, Brother Jeff Schrader and Sisters: Teresa, Cindy, Ruth, Cheryl, and Linda all of Oregon. John is also survived by his In-laws: Joe and Joanne Herrmann, Gerald and Sharon Domingues, David Herrmann and Brian Herrmann. He was preceded in death by his father John Junior Schrader.
A rosary will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at St Louis de Montfort. Following services an inurnment will be held at Dudley-Hoffman Columbarium.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.

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