Anchorage, Alaska
1939 - 2016
John Qipqina Schaeffer Jr. passed on Aug. 25, 2016. He was born in Kotzebue, Alaska, on March 30, 1939. He enlisted in the Alaska Army National Guard in 1957 when he joined the Eskimo Scouts. He became the first Alaska Native Adjutant General of the Alaska National Guard in 1986. John served in...
Read MoreRest in Peace General Schaeffer! Thank you for your service and dedication to being a great leader for all. Our leaders of today could learn from the legacy you left.
David Montague
September 11, 2016 | Anchorage, AK
Our family condolences to the John Schaeffer. Mary, may God's love, His peace and His loving arms hold you during this difficult time.
Mike and Patsy Aamodt
September 05, 2016 | Barrow, AK
It was my pleasure to meet John Schaeffer a few times during my years in Alaska. The best experience I had when he was not present. A Commissioner of Highways came to Nome and I introduced myself as John Shaffer. The Commissioner drew back his fist as though he were going to hit me, but his advisors assured him that I was not John Schaeffer, but John Shaffer. Seems that John Schaeffer had written the Commissioner a letter that may have been somewhat critical. Glad I survived that...
John J. Shaffer
September 02, 2016 | Auburn, WA
My thoughts are with Mary and those John left behind....the many happy hours spent together will remain with me for ever....John is now in a better place...and we are all better for the life he shared with Alaska...
Charlie & Vicki Bussell
August 31, 2016 | Anchorage, AK
Remembered with foundness for his service to his people and all the people of the State of Alaska..
John J Williams (Mayor Emeritus) City of Kenai and the Kenai Borough.
August 31, 2016
What a privilege l had to be his secretary, he was a kind, gentle, excellent leader with a sense of humor a perfect combination for a leader who honorably served our country. Thanks Mary for your service to a great man. Hope to see you all soon.
Christine N.
August 31, 2016
First, Thank you John for serving our country. We also thank you for the tireless ANCSA work that you accomplished. Our sincerest love and sympathy go out to Mary and the rest of the family. Condolences to the shareholders of NANA. Memory Eternal, John.
Donald and Mary Jane Nielsen
August 31, 2016 | South Naknek, AK
I knew John when I lived in Kotzebue I the early 70's. He commanded respect just being there and being himself. Not having John as an elder will be a great loss to the community and to the State of Alaska.
Genevieve Conrad ( Shaffer)
August 31, 2016 | Juneau, AK
Quyana for being of Service to our people Inupiaks all over Alaska Taiku May God Be With you In the Name of the Father Son HolyGhost Amen
Myrna Foster
August 31, 2016 | Juneau ,, AK