July 16, 1951 – September 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that our mom, Donna, has passed away. She was the heart of our family—the one who kept everything moving, knew where everything belonged, and somehow managed to hold us all together.
Donna loved her garden, and in later years she found joy in sharing its flowers and vegetables with neighbours. She was always checking in on her sons and grandkids, and her heart was never too full to welcome more. She listened, encouraged, and quietly made sure everyone felt cared for.
She is now reunited with her husband, Raymond “Big Al” Allan Schrader, who left us only days before. It is hard to imagine them apart, and it feels right to celebrate their lives side by side.
Donna and Al are survived by their sons, Lawrence and Darren (Margaret), grandchildren Luke, Emily, Jacob, Lili, and Megan, and goddaughter Isabella. Their love and legacy will carry on through us.
A viewing for Donna and Al will be held at 5:00pm on Saturday, October 11th at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. A combined Funeral Service will follow at 1:00pm on Sunday, October 12th. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed online so all can join in remembering them.
Flowers gratefully accepted or you may make a donation to a charity of your choice. The Service will also be available online at https://ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47
The PIN is 2520
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
4 Tributes
I knew your mother when she was a young woman,I loved her she was always so sweet kind I used to babysit you boys when you were very young,Your mom and dad were the best your dad was so funny had many laughs with him.Your parents were a big part of my teen years I loved them always so kind your beautiful mother always smiling god gained another angel,god bless you boys I’ll pray for you
To the Schraeder families. So sorry to hear of Donna also passing. My condolances to you all. Donna and Al were wonderful people.
I lived in Ladysmith when I was a child near the family and she and her sisters were sisters, I never had. I have wonderful memories of my sister friends. My name then was Trudi Gill. I go by my first name since leaving Ladysmith…Jacki.
I am saddened to hear of Donnas passing. Living in the Yukon, I’m far away to offer in person caring but am thinking of the whole family. XO
Wow, your Mom and Dad never did anything half-assed, but I must say, this is heartbreaking. Donna was the driving force behind Al, a real life partner in every sense of the word! It could only be someone like your Mom, that had the resolve and strength to make Al tow the mark…sometimes even to get him to shut up lol! Donna was a nurturer and a giving of herself person. She made sure their home, previously in Smithers, then later in Kamloops, was open to one and all. Cooking, baking, playing cards, just an all around loving hostess. We can’t imagine what all of you are feeling, losing both parents so close together. Please know that Larry and I wish we could be there for all of you to honour your wonderful parents. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and hugs to the whole Schrader Family xo
Larry and Duncan,
Fort Erie, Ontario