Gary Lee Schroader passed away on December 23, 2015. He was born November 5, 1929. He is the son of Ruth E. Grow and Herbert F. Schroader. He retired from Hill Air Force Base after 35 years. He was very talented and was an excellent artist. He did many constructive projects. He loved putting up Christmas lights and painting Christmas images on the windows. Gary got great enjoyment from gardening. His flowers were a passion and he loved cherry pie. He was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held various callings. He married Margaret Van Zant in 1949. He later married Patricia Wonders on July 14, 1977 in the Salt Lake City Temple. She had two children: Robyn Wonders Pincock and David Wonders. Gary is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Annalee; brother Ron; sister LaRae; step-daughter Robyn; one great grandson; one son-in-law; two nieces; and four nephews. He is survived by his wife Patricia; children Merridee, VA, David (Gaylene), WA, Timothy, ID, James (Deeann), Jade (Steve) Tyner, UT, step-son David Wonders, CO; two brothers Fred 17 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Services will be held Monday, January 4, 2016 at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, UT at 11:00 a.m. Family will greet friends from 10:00 am to 10:45 am prior to the Service. Interment at Leavitts Autorest Memorial Park. We appreciate all the doctors, nurses and IHC Hospice for their excellent care. A special thanks to Dr. Holland. Visitation Information Date: Monday, January 4, 2016 Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am Leavitt's Mortuary Address: Leavitts Mortuary 836 - 36th St. Ogden, UT Service Information Date: Monday, January 4, 2016 Time: 11:00 am - Leavitt's Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street , , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map Leavitts Mortuary 836 - 36th St. Ogden, UT Cemetery Information Date: Monday, January 4, 2016 Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park Address: 836 - 36th St., , Ogden, UT, 84403 | Map Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park 836 - 36th St. Ogden, UT