Grand Rapids, Michigan
SCHAEFER, MR. CARYL A. Newaygo Caryl A. Schaefer, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 9, 2012. Caryl is survived by his wife, Doris (Armitage), of 59 years, his children, Cheryl Scheer (Steve), Cindy Grodus (Tom), and Jim Schaefer (Jill), 12 grandchildren...
Read MoreMy sympathy to the whole family. Caryl was a truly kind and gentle person. He had such a warm personality. I feel truly blessed to have counted Caryl as a friend.
Jim Engelsma
February 15, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
Caryl was a wonderful man. I have very long fond childhood memories of Caryl. He was a mentor, and played a part in my aviation career. Caryl gave me my first flying lesson at the age of 12, which was a birthday present from my parents, and that lesson lead to my current career. My wife and I hope you find peace and comfort in the memories that have been made. Caryl touched many lives, and he touched mine. He will be greatly missed. Sandy and Rich Bennett
February 14, 2012
My sympathy to all the families. Charlie and I enjoyed him everytimewe saw him. We lived on the airport at Coopersville up till Aug. 1990.
Amy Thomas
February 14, 2012 | MI
My sympathy to all the families. Charlie and I enjoyed him everytimewe saw him. We lived on the airport at Coopersville up till Aug. 1990.
A. L. Thomas
February 14, 2012 | MI
Doris and family,
It was a true pleasure to care for Caryl and get to know him and your family during his hospital stays. I am sorry for your loss. Doris, you told me he was always such a gentleman and I learned that even from the short time I knew him on 5S. I hope you find comfort in all of the memories you hold dear to your heart.
God bless you at this difficult time.
Connie Savage NA-Butterworth hospital
Connie Savage
February 13, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
Dear Doris, Cheryl, Cindy, Jim and families -
We are both very sorry and are thinking of you - praying for you. I have wonderful childhood memories of the snowmobile shop, 4-H, and time spent at Pickeral Lake. Caryl gave me my first plane ride ever! Take care of yourself and know that we care.
Mike and Julie (Baehre) Rothwell
Julia Rothwell
February 13, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
Dear Doris and family,
You have our condolences at this time of grief. On behalf of the Appelt-Petersen relatives we think back on Caryl for his smile and kindness toward all and especially always supporting the yearly reunions of the entire Schaefer family.
Thinking of you,
Julie & Dick Okenfuss
Julie Okenfuss
February 12, 2012 | Cincinnati, OH
We were truly saddened at the news of Caryl's passing. Our thoughts were drawn back to the many fun times we spent together. Thoughts of Peace Church, deer hunting and many more. We are not in Michigan now so we won't be at the service but our thoughts will be with your family. Howard and Joan Lettinga
Howard Lettinga
February 12, 2012 | Sparta, MI
Both Karen and I will miss Caryl's smiling face and his ever-loving support of the family. Although we will be unable to attend the funeral, his presence, along with his immediate family, will always be in our hearts.
--Jim & Karen Schaefer and family (Patrick & Elaina & Myles; Ted & Deb & Nate & Trent; Dan & Shaina & Freya & Torin; Marie & Pete).
Jim & Karen Schaefer
February 12, 2012 | Ann Arbor, MI