Patricia J. Schurwan (Nicholson) passed away on December 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Elmer "Bud" Shurwan of 65 years; Dear Daughter of the late Leo and Vera Nicholson; Dear mother of Doris Slyman (the late Sarkis) Thomas Schurwan (Sue), Linda Cox (Tom), Diane Lopez (Jim); Dear Grandmother of seven grandchildren; Dear Great-Grandmother of five great-grandchildren; Beloved Sister of Jim Nicholson (Alice), and the late Joe Nicholson and Jerry Nicholson (Shirley); In lieu of flowers you can donate to BackStoppers Visitation Thursday December 17, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home 7456 Manchester Service Friday December 18, 2015 at 10:00 am with interment to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery