1931 Canada Census British Columbia, Kootenay West, subdistrict 76 (Nelson City)
412 Mill Street, Nelson
Own their home, value $1900, single floor, wood, 5 rooms, have a radio
Head Walter C. [Should be K.] Scatchard, age 41, born England, parents born England, immigrated 1907, mechanic for automobile garage
Wife Ida? E. K. Scatchard, age 33, born British Columbia, homemaker
Daughter Shirley R? Scatchard, age 8, born British Columbia
Son Clarence K. Scatchard, age 6, born British Columbia

Shirley K. Schopf, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020. Shirley was born to Walter and Inez Scatchard in Chase, British Columbia, on September 10, 1922. She attended the University of British Columbia and Victoria Normal School, where she obtained her teaching degree. Shirley began teaching at age 19 in a one-room schoolhouse and continued her teaching career into the 1960’s as a substitute teacher at Immaculate Conception Grade School in Mt. Vernon. In 1952 she married Larry Schopf in Spokane, WA. They moved to Hauser Lake, ID, where they lived in a log home and began raising their family. In 1960 they settled in Mt. Vernon and became active members at Immaculate Conception Church. Shirley was active in numerous organizations throughout her life, including Altar Society, the church choir, religious education, ministering to the sick and homebound, and served on the board of Catholic Childrens’ Services. She sang baritone in the Mt. Vernon chapter of Sweet Adelines, and was an active member of the womens’ auxilaries of the Knights of Columbus, the Moose Lodge, and the Marine Corps League, in which she served as chaplain for many years. Shirley was well known at Mt. Vernon High School, where she worked as a secretary in the library, and received awards for her creative, artistic bulletin boards in the library. Her many hobbies included reading, swimming, sewing, and playing Bingo. She was a sharp and avid pinochle player well into her 90’s. Shirley loved creating Halloween costumes for herself and Larry, and enjoyed handing out candy in downtown Mt. Vernon in her famous witch costume. Of all her varied interests and hobbies, her time spent with family filled her heart with love and joy. Shirley and Larry were residents of Park Village in Mt. Vernon for 43 years. They were well known for their generosity and volunteering in the park, and were active members of the park’s social events, in which she served for many years as the entertainment director of the social club.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Larry Schopf, and her first husband, John Chandler. She is survived by her brother, Clare Scatchard, daughters Leigh Hayes (Barry), Janice Walsh (Marc), and Laurie Akers (Steve); her grandchildren Bryan Hayes (Calie), Darren Hayes, Tracy Benson (Greg), Catherine Nash, and Sarah Kinnear (Bob); 8 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shirley lived a full life. Her kindness and generosity will be greatly missed by family and friends.
The Funeral Mass was canceled on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Family and friends are welcome for the Interment at Mount Vernon Cemetery on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM.

Name and birth location from https://scatchtree.tripod.com
Also served in Marine Corps both wars
Second husband

First husband