Elysia Thornton Caldwell Schuler

Elysia Schuler Obituary

Stockton, CA

Elysia Thorton Caldwell Schuler

May 12, 1928 - February 14, 2009

Elysia Thornton Caldwell Schuler was born May 12, 1928 in Oakland, California. She passed away on February 14, 2009 in Stockton after a short illness. Elysia was raised in Oakland, California and attended the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with a degree in Decorative Art in 1950. She also obtained her Lifetime Teaching Credential. While at Berkeley she was a member of the Alpha Delta Chi Sorority. Elysia was an elementary school teacher and a 46-year resident of Stockton.

Elysia was a very kind, thoughtful and loving person who truly cared about people. She will be missed by all who knew her. She had many activities and interests.

A native Californian, she had a great love of the state and an interest in California history and native flora. She was an enthusiastic fan of the Cal Bears football team. She was an avid birdwatcher and a member of the San Joaquin Audubon Society, past president and a longtime member of the P.E.O., Chapter RC and past president of the Stockton Ballet Guild. She enjoyed her book club, being a docent at the Haggin Museum and volunteering in the Haggin Museum Gift Shop. She also enjoyed worshiping at St. Anne's Episcopal Church.

Elysia was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Mitchell Caldwell, in 1999. She will be dearly missed by her survivors, husband William Presley Schuler; daughter, Elysia Caldwell Bush; son-in-law Perry Bush and grandchildren Kerry, Cassidy and Jackson Bush of Bluffton, OH; daughter Carolyn Caldwell Johnstone and grandson Christopher Johnstone of San Luis Obispo, CA; daughter Jean-Louise Caldwell and son-in-law Richard Schwartzwald and grandchildren Rowan and Willow Schwartzwald of Sarasota, FL; stepdaughter Mary Schuler Clark and step grandchildren Caroline Clark and Sam Clark of Portland, OR; stepson William Schuler and step grandson Joe Schuler, stepdaughter-in-law Deborah Schuler and step great grandson Wyatt Schuler of Stockton, CA; sister-in-law Mary Schuler Henderson and sister-in-law Ellen Schuler.

Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at The Episcopal Church of St. Anne's on Lincoln Road in Stockton. Committal at Stockton Rural Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the Haggin Museum, The Episcopal Church of St. Anne's or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online guest book at deyoungchapels.com

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Published by The Record from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Elysia Schuler

9 Entries

Jim Rowoth

March 20, 2009

So sorry to learn of Elyse's passing. I knew her from Audubon, as a birdwatcher--we shared stories on birding in Ohio during visits with our respective families. She was always so full of joy and enthusiasm for the things that interested her. She was indeed a bright light in our lives and will be missed!

Kasey Foley

March 20, 2009

It brought deep sadness to my heart to hear of Elysia's passing. She was an enthusiastic member of our San Joaquin Audubon Society who often dragged her friends along to our monthly bird meetings and outings. Elysia's love for birds, and life in general, was infectious to all around her. She was also a wonderful, loving and caring person to my son, Tory. We will all miss her beaming smile and curiosity of the world around her.

Robert Brewer

February 23, 2009

Please accept my profound sympathy in your great loss of Elysia Schuler. As a member of the Weber Point Coffee Club, I join our members in expressing our sadness to your family.

Kathleen Serna

February 21, 2009

To the family who opened their home and hearts to me, your mom "Big Elysia" will surely be missed. She was a wonderful mother and remarkable woman. She had a large impact in my life and I will forever be grateful to be a part of hers.

Bobbie Sue & Scott Grenerth

February 19, 2009

Be sure to get out this spring and enjoy some wild flowers in celebration of her amazing life!

Vic Gail Berg

February 18, 2009

Dear Pres and family,
You know that we are still having much pain over the loss of our Susie. Please remember all the good times that you had with Elysia. That will ease the pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Richard Harrington

February 18, 2009

Elysia, Carolyn and family. Please accept my condolences on your mothers passing. She was dear friend to my mother and family.

Carolyn Jackson-Golden

February 18, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nancy, Bill and Nicole Chen

February 17, 2009

Carolyn, J-L, Elysia, Pres and families, we are so blessed to have had Elysia in our lives. For more than 40 years, she has been a beloved presence, taking on different roles as our lives evolved: guardian, friend, mentor. Continue to honor her by living your lives with grace and generosity. She will watch over you with the same unconditional love as when she was among us.

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