born in Durango, Colorado, and resident of Phoenix, passed away March 9, 2011. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, she departed this world after a six year battle with cancer. Liz is survived by her two daughters, Emily Rose, Anna Katherine and son Daniel Jay; husband Michael Jay Schrader; mother, Eileen Rose Brown; brothers, Charles Percy Brown, Patrick Earl Brown and David Edward Brown; family and friends. Preceded in death by her father, John David Brown. Elizabeth was raised in both Durango, Colorado where she was Durango Junior Miss 1981 and Boulder City, Nevada and attended Fort Lewis College and earned her graduate degree in accounting at Arizona State University and was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Elizabeth went on to earn her Masters Degree at Pepperdine University with the Presidential/Key executive program. After her graduation from ASU, Liz was hired by Arthur Andersen as a strategic planning and operational improvement consultant. Elizabeth was quickly hired by United Drugs in 1995. She has served as the Vice President of Operations and Finance and, most recently, President throughout her fifteen year career. Elizabeth served on the Susan G. Komen and John C. Lincoln board of directors. Elizabeth was involved in many volunteer activities with her family. Liz was always active competing in marathons and hiking 14k mountain tops in Colorado. Above all, Elizabeth’s true devotion was to her family. She married Michael of Del Norte, Colorado and enjoyed traveling to Europe, Mexico, Alaska and numerous United States cities. Her favorite memories were always with her family camping or enjoying their cabin at Electra Lake, Colorado. Never to complain or have self-pity Elizabeth lived her life with abandon and had the vision to experience life to the fullest with her family. Respected and appreciated by her colleagues at United Drugs; active in her faith community at Saint Francis Xavier Elizabeth celebrated life. Liz involved her entire family in numerous charities including building homes in Mexico and the Navajo Reservations, Andre House, fundraisers for charity races, adopting families for Christmas, St. Mary’s Food Bank, and adopted five dogs at the Francis Festival. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00pm, with a Rosary at 3:30pm Sunday, March 13 at the Franciscan Renewal Center. Funeral Service will be at 10:00am, Monday, March 14, at Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ. Interment will take place at 10:00am, Tuesday, March 15, at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street.
MAry Neely (Pivonka)
Liz will be missed! …What a Blessing Liz has been to so many of us..
I celebrate her life…what an awesome woman of God!
You are all in our Prayers!
Charlie Brown
Liz, You are and will be forever in my heart. I love YOU.
Charlie
Rick and Rosie Baker
What a loss for all of us. Liz’s legacy lives on in her children, and in all of the things she was able to do in her short life. May God continue to strengthen all of you in your loss and grief. Our deepest condolences…
Brother Bill Short O.F.M.
Dear Charlie & Family,
Know that Liz and all of you are in our special prayers. May she rest in the Lord’s love and peace.
Bro Bill & Friars, Covenant Community
St Francis Retreat
San Juan Bautista CA
fr. joe
Be assured of thoughts, prayers, and tons of blessings and graces on the soul of Liz and the entire family.
Eileen Rose Brown, her lucky mother.
Your heart beats in mine. I hear it again as when you were forming within.
Such a treasured sound so stong and willing.
My arms are opened to you for the remaining days of my life.
Just as when I cut your curly locks and nestled you in bed,
Whispering again, “I love you, Mommie.”
Time to rest with the angels, my little one.
You are so pleasing to the Father.
Very well done. Very well lived.
I love you, Elizabeth.
Mom
Carol Vaccaro
I have only had the privilege of meeting Liz a few times at the Casa but I have heard so many wonderful things about her from her mom, Eileen Rose Brown & her brother, Charlie Brown, whom I have been blessed to know and work with for many years. My heart & prayers go out to them and to all her family & friends. I pray the family knows how I regret not being able to attend the funeral due to my own failing health. I send many Prayers for Peace & Comfort at this very difficult time.
Blessings & Hugs, Carol Vaccaro
William J. (Bill) Walker, Sr.
We in the Walker Family are sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences. May She rest in Peace. We will be praying along with you at the Franciscan Renewal Center.
Steve Wubker
It was my good fortune to meet Liz about 5 years ago. She was extremely smart, amazingly strong, a dedicated leader, and a great friend. To know her, was to admire and respect her! I will miss her tremendously….both as a friend and colleague.
Nicole Lytle (Chriss Semingson's daughter)
I am sorry for the family’s loss but know that Liz is in great hands now. Liz was a very courageous woman and a great role model for me. She will be missed greatly.
God Bless you Liz & your family.
Steven D. Nelson / Okeechobee Discount Drugs
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
RAY RABY
REST IN PEACE.
A LIFE LIVED IN LOVE AND SERVICE IS AN INSPIRASTION TO ALL
Chriss Semingson
Life on earth will not be the same without you, Liz. I will miss my friend, co-worker, travel companion and confidant. We built many good memories together over the years and I will hold those in my heart. I was privileged to be a part of your life.
Emily, Daniel and Anna – your mother was so proud of you and loved you with all her heart. Her legacy will continue in life through the love you will always carry with you.
You are all in our prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Bruce A. Semingson
It is nearly impossible to express in a mere words our dear friend Liz. She represented so many positive elements about living a full life without complaint: inspirational, God loving, strong family focus, courageous, challenging, fun, committed and so much more. I grieve for her family and wish them a full understanding of God’s love so that they can endure and understand her loss at such a young age. Living her memories and following her examples in the years ahead would be but a small tribute to Liz. God Bless You.
Bruce
Evelyn Johnson
To Liz’s family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Liz was very loved and thought of by all across the states. I had but a brief time to know her but had great admiration and respect for her knowledge, energy and support of our great profession. She will certainly be missed.
May your memories be of comfort and may God bless you all.
With deepest sympathy,
Evelyn Johnson
X-tra Discount Drugs
Zephyrhills Fl
Jim and Rita Whitaker
We are so so sorry for your loss. The world is lessened greatly with the passing of such a talented young lady. All the Whitakers are praying for all of you.
Evan Vickers
Liz was such a wonderful person. I have grown to love and appreciate her both as a professional and a individual over the past 14 years. I got to know her when I joined the United Drugs Board of Directors. I have been praying daily for her ever since she started her battle with cancer. I know that she is at peace now but I am going to miss her greatly. I want her family to know that my thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.
Connie Peveto
My heartfelt prayers for all of Liz’s family and extended family but especially her children. Your Mother touched so many lives with her unique strengths………..strength of faith, strength of hope, strength of great love, strength of kindness, and her unwavering strength of character. Liz accessed the fruits of the spirit and used them so well. She leaves a great legacy and example for so many… and she will be missed.
PALMETTO PHARMACY CORP.
Rest in peace Liz Schrader Palmetto Parmacy convey our sincere condolences
Bernie Klouda
We are very sad to hear about Liz. She fought courageously against all the odds presented to her over the last years of her illness. We will always remember her strong will and love of life.
Our sympathy to her husband and children, and to her United Drug family during this difficult time.
Bernie Klouda and Teresa Hall
Anchorage, Alaska
Tom and Suzanne Smith
Words are never enough to express our condolances to LIz’s family. Each of you have journeyed with Liz throughout her illness, she gave to each of you that special gift of life, love, strength, courage, charity, and a peace tthat God will always be the center of your lives. She walked in the sandals of St. Francis, truly living out that inner peace, humility and joy. God’s blessings to each of you.
Please accept our sympathy and apology, we were unable to attend Liz’s liturgy, due to family commitments in California.
Mayme McManus
Dearest Liz,
Though distance may divide us, the love we share will always unite us…
Through our memories and love.
My heart aches over the loss of such an outstanding woman, loving mother, devoted friend. My prayers are with this dear family.
Remembering the joy and the laughter, always.
Sincerely,
Mayme
Kelly O'Brien
Dear Liz,
You’ve been on my mind and in my heart more than usual this summer as we prepare for our 30th Durango High School reunion, of which your presence will be truly missed. But I want you to know that you will be with us in heart & spirit and we’ll be honoring you and our eleven other class of ’81 alumni who are no longer physically with us. In addition, we will be presenting DHS with a memorial contribution from our class in honor of you & our classmates celebrating this special even together in Heaven. Much love always, Kelly