Alice Morris Schrade

June 23, 1931 - September 1, 2021

Slingerlands- Alice Morris Schrade was born June 23, 1931 in Albany and died peacefully September 1, 2021 at her home at Beverwyck. She was born in Albany to Ernest Brougham Morris and Elizabeth Woollard. She was the granddaughter of Judge William E. Woollard and Harriet Vaughn Holland and John Morris and Minnie Brougham. Alice is survived by her son Thomas and his son Richard, her son Richard (Elizabeth) and their children William (Lauren) and Carolyn (Christopher), son-in-law David Kiphuth and his daughter, Allison and 2 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her cousin Paul Williamson, brother, David W. Morris (Brenda) and sister-in-law Carol Schrade, nephew Bradley and niece Jennifer. She was predeceased by her husband, Karl H. Schrade Jr, son Stephen D. Schrade, daughter Linda S. Schrade(Kiphuth), brother Robert W. Morris and brother-in-law Alan R. Schrade. Alice was a graduate of the Albany Academy for Girls, Colby Jr. College, The College of St. Rose and received her MSW from the State University of NY. She worked at Parsons Child and Family Center with at-risk children. Sailing on Lake George and at the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club, Alice loved the outdoors and was an active member of Master Gardner and Junior League of Albany. She was an Elder and Deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Albany and was involved working for the Interfaith Focus breakfast program and the food pantry. Alice loved to travel and in 1992 went to Guatemala where she fell in love with the country and its people. She became involved in promoting justice issues for the people affected by the violence and worked to promote the weavings of the highland women. She promoted Mayan Hands to raise money to support Guatemalan weavers. She lived a long and active life in the Capital Region enjoying the symphony, theater, book clubs and socializing with many dear friends. She loved Tanglewood. A private family service will be held graveside. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Albany at a future date. No flowers please. Donations may be made to the ALS Center at St Peter’s Hospital or to Pancreatic Cancer Research