Patricia (Handle) Schonder

March 8, 1944 - January 18, 2015

Patty Handle Schonder, 70, passed away at home in Ephrata, Washington. Pat was Born to John and Elizabeth Handle in Lake Chelan and lived at 25 Mile Guard Station. Then the family moved to Holden, Wash and from there moved to Chelan, Wash until 1957. Pat worked for the U.S. Forest Service then she met her husband Ralph Schonder. She loved her dogs, cats, reading, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and taking the dogs for a walk. Pat is survived by her husband Ralph of Ephrata, Wash; numerous cousins; her dear friends: Louise Sivula of Ephrata, Wash; Anita Nesvacil of Chelan, Wash; Bea James of Cashmere, Wash; and all of her closest friends. She is preceded in death by her Mom and Dad. A Memorial service will be held at 1pm at the Chelan Christian Church on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.prechtrose.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Precht Rose Chapel.