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Patsy Ray Schan, 68, passed away peacefully in her Meridian, Idaho home on July 19, 2010, she was surrounded by her loving family.
Patsy & Patrick relocated from Minot, North Dakota to Southern California in the late 60’s with her husband and son, where she later began her medical transcription career. After working with various transcription agencies over the years, she ventured off and started her own transcription business specializing in neonatal infants for Queen of the Valley Hospital & Inter Community Hospital. As David grew she became involved with his Little League Baseball & Pop Warner Football teams, participating as team mother. Patsy retired from her successful transcription career in 2002 and became a fulltime wife and mother. Patsy also loved the ballet, reading, shopping, gardening, interior decorating, traveling and most of all spending time with her family and pets. Patsy is survived by her husband Patrick, son David, mother Helen Grinolds , brother Jim (Pat)Grinolds and many relatives. Patsy was preceded in death by her father Raymond Grinolds and daughter Pamela. Services are to be held at a later date.
CondolencesSender's Name: David Kefer Robershaw Sender's Name: Mark Helms Sender's Name: Ethel Schan DuPree Sender's Name: Arnie Esterby Sender's Name: Brian and Julie Mosser
We are sorry to hear of your loss, please stay strong and we are always around if you need someone to talk to. Our prayers are with you, and hopefully God will help you through this difficult time. Take care, Love You. Sender's Name: Kevin & Lisa Hamer
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sender's Name: Kevin, Peggy, Alexis, and Kiara Mosser Sender's Name: Mel and Delores Gefroh Sender's Name: Mel & Becky Bauer Sender's Name: Judy Thorson Ross Sender's Name: Bev Doubek Peter
I graduated with Patsy from Model High School Class of 1959 in Minot ND. I valued her friendship. I recall slumber parties at her home. She was very well liked and we missed her at our recent All School Reunion. Sincere condolences to all her family and friends. Sincerely, Bev Doubek Peter Sender's Name: Kris & Jim Margheim
Pat, David and family, Jim are I are so sorry for your loss. We know that your wonderful memories will help you through these tough times. Patsy was a wonderful woman and always smiled and waved as we would pass by. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Should you need anything, please let us know. Sender's Name: Dale Shearer
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of Patsy's death. I was her class-mate through at least 6 years of school at Minot Model. I remember her as a happy fun person,and those of us who were at Model reunion just a month ago recalled her and wondered about what she was doing........we wished she had joined us, not knowing that she was not well. Sincere sympathy to you and your family. Sender's Name: Rick Olson
My deepest empathy to you Pat and your family.God Bless. Sender's Name: Darvin & Kathy Bauer Sender's Name: Robert and Christine Avila
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Born in Minot, North Dakota to Raymond & Helen Grinolds, she graduated from Model High School (Minot, ND) in 1959 and later attended Minot State Teachers College. During college Patsy met the love her life, Patrick Schan and they were married in 1961, celebrating 48 years of marriage. In 1965 Patrick & Patsy introduced a son into the world, David & in 1968 Pamela (daughter) was born.