We Remember
SCHWAB, Paul
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Beloved Husband, Father and Friend
Paul went home to be with his Lord on August 24, 2020, at the age of 97 years. He leaves behind Edna, his loving wife of 68 years, and their 2 daughters, Beverly Newell and Gayle (Bruce) Cormier.
Paul was born in a farmhouse near the tiny town Stornoway, Saskatchewan, to Jacob and Susanna Schwab, German immigrants from Russia. He was the third of five children. He hated cows, did not mind horses, really liked cars, so, at the age of 25, he left farming behind and became an auto mechanic in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There he met Edna Klein at a church social. They were married in 1952 and their family grew with the arrivals of daughters, Beverly and Gayle. Their life was full of church events, softball games, golfing, curling, and visits to the family back in Saskatchewan.
In 1987, they retired from their jobs to Kelowna, and thought they had arrived in Paradise! They continued to golf (5 days a week!), pick fruit and curl in the winter. Dad loved to sing, and they travelled to Europe with the International Choir. They also travelled on their own, and with friends, to other destinations around the world. And finally, when they were blessed with grandchildren Tara, Andrew and Sarah, they eagerly looked forward to their visits.
They were committed Christians their whole lives and dedicated many hours to their church families in Winnipeg and Kelowna.
After Dad had a stroke at the age of 88, life slowed down, but they still thoroughly enjoyed their lovely home.
He passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at the great age of 97, with his family by his side.
He was a wonderful husband and father, funny, kind, and gentle. We always knew we were loved and prayed for every day of our lives.
A Private Service to celebrate his well-lived life will be held, it will be Livestreamed on Friday, August 28, 2020, at 10:30 AM (see link below).
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
THIS SERVICE WILL BE LIVE STREAMED/BROADCAST ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020, AT 10:30 AM.
Dear Edna, Bev and Gayle
We are so sorry for this sad loss to your family. Paul was such a great man, always had a smile on his face and we all enjoyed his company. We send you all our love and know that we are thinking of all of you. Much Love, Ron & Diana
Dear Edna and family
We are saddened by you loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you
Our condolences Gayle and Bev. You had a wonderful father who gave you lots of love and wonderful memories. He’s at peace. Our thoughts are with you and your Mother
My condolences to my Aunt Edna and Cousins Bev and Gayle. i remember the days when Uncle Paul and Aunt Edna would come to visit us on the farm. I always considered them the sophisticated city people. They were always so well dressed and well mannered. I remember Uncle playing cards with my parents and Grandpa Klien.. he was always the soft spoken mediator when my dad and Grandpa would have their disagreements playing cards. I remember the day the left Winnipeg to move to Kelowna. Paul was my favorite Uncle and I will always remember him. May he rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to Auntie Edna, Bev & Gayle. Uncle Paul was obviously a caring and loving man as depicted by your lovely obituary. Nothing can replace the love and caring that he instilled in you girls and that he gave to Auntie. A life well-lived….and what more can a person ask for? You will miss him dearly, but you will have great memories and the legacy that he left behind to comfort you. Love and hugs, Gloria Chuchmuch-Solar
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a sweet and kind man. Dear Edna and girls, how wonderful to have shared your lives together in God’s love.
Aunt Edna, Beverly, and Gail.
My condolences. Uncle Paul was a great man. Gentle, kind and always cheerful. When I would come to visit, he would greet me with a big smile and say- heres our flower girl. Uncle Pauls life wad a life well lived. My thoughts are with you.
Sharon Relkey
Aunt Edna, Bev and Gayle. We send our deepest sympathies to you and family. May Paul rest in peace.
Art & Janice Prodeahl & family
Our condolences to Aunt Edna, Bev and Gayle, and families. Memories of uncle Paul was that he was always kind and loving. May he Rest In Peace.
Dear Aunt Edna,Beverly,Gayle and family
Our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow in the passing of Uncle Paul He was a gentle loving caring man that will be missed dearly and may you take comfort in the fact you shared a long wonderful life with him May he Rest In Peace
Dear Edna, Beverly, and Gayle
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Paul for his smiling face and his quick humour. He always had a joke to share and was a pleasure to be around. I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Lloyd, Carol and Ben Petersen
I send my sympathy. Paul’s smile was always there whenever I greeted him. A big loss.
Aunt Edna, Bev, Gayle and family I am so sorry to hear that uncle Paul has passed away. I have many good memories of when your family came to visit at the farm. You are in my thoughts. Please take care and stay safe. Norma
Dear Edna and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
The Lord blessed Paul and you giving you so many good years together. Happy memories will always be with you.
Dear Edna and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Paul was a good friend to us when we attended First Lutheran on moving to Kelowna. I had the privilege of singing with Paul in the choir as well as getting to know you both through home Bible studies that you attended. May you know that he is now in the arms of Jesus. In HIS Love, Elsie & David Laing