Name: Viewing for Linda J. Schaefer
Start: 2023-04-20T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Bekkering Ellis Funeral Home - Scotia

Linda Joan Schaefer (nee Thompson), 78, of Scotia, NY, passed away on April 16th, 2023. Linda was born on November 10th, 1944, in Yonkers, NY to Lillian and Ottar Thompson. She loved gardening and spending time outdoors. Linda was a graduate of SUNY Oswego and became a tenth-grade biology teacher at Mohonasen High School. Linda was a member of the First Reformed Church of Scotia. She enjoyed gardening, camping, and traveling. Linda is survived by her husband Dave, her sister Donna (Bruce), her brother Bob, her son Brian, her granddaughter Brittney, and her great-granddaughter Oaklynn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Ottar Thompson. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home in Scotia. A service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the First Reformed Church of Scotia. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF.org) or the First Reformed Church of Scotia.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Apr. 19, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Schaefer

Sponsored by Bekkering Ellis Funeral Home - Scotia.

14 Entries

Nancy Adis

July 13, 2023

I remember Linda fondly from her involvement at Scotia-Glenville and w Brittney. She had a heart of gold. I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful person Linda was!

Peg teuten

April 21, 2023

Linda & I were best friends in high school & in each others weddings. I still make her wonderful Christmas cookies, a recipe from her Mom. So sorry that we lost touch& sorry for your loss, Dave. Regards, Peg Hallett Teuten

Marie A Palmer

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Bill Lachanski

April 20, 2023

Mrs Schaefer was one of my two most favorite teachers. She and Mr. Anderson both made me feel welcome when I was new to the school. RIP Mrs. Schafer. I will always remember you.

Susan Slater

April 20, 2023

Mrs. Schaefer was one of my favorite Teachers ever. I took Earth Science as a 9th grader and was in class with a bunch of 10th graders and remember she paired me with the nicest 10th grader for lab partner. She would have sneakers on her room to change into to take us on nature walks, which we did fairly often to identify. She is the Teacher who had the banana plant. I've loved them ever since. She collected antique bottles and I brought her in some on occasion and she'd write me really nice thank you cards (I think I still have some). She had a poster in her room with a picture of a forest that captioned "Daddy, what were forests like?" which really impacted me. I vaguely remember some labs we did but I will always remember her as one of my favorite Teachers because of how incredibly nice she was, how passionate about science/nature she was, how smart and strong she was (not necessarily physical strength but can do attitude). She was a light. I would like to clean up a nature preserve in honor of Mrs. Schaefer if anyone would like to join me.

Sandra

April 20, 2023

Linda and I were high school friends. She was such a lovely person, popular, and involved in our school community. We connected again during the years I was in Schenectady , grateful for the memories. Condolences to her family.
Sandra Larson Carr, SHS `62

Michael Lin

April 19, 2023

Mrs. Schaefer was one of my favorite teachers at Mohonasen. I have many fond memories of being in her class. I'm sad that I never had the chance to let her know how much being in her class meant to me. My sincere condolences for your loss.

Elizabeth Palmieri

April 19, 2023

Mrs. Schaefer was my absolute favorite teacher. She always gave me books to read and always had a listening ear. I have lots of fond memories and will cherish them forever my thoughts are with the family.

Paula Williams

April 19, 2023

Mrs. Schaefer was one of my favorite teachers at Mohonasen. I would help her set up for labs. She taught me a great deal about plants and was always very encouraging and enthusiastic. I will always remember her fondly. Rest in Peace Mrs. Schaefer.

Joe Suhrada

April 19, 2023

Great teacher, great lady, and always a wonderful customer at the shop. The staff of Uncle Sam´s Candy remembers her well and I personally thought she was a terrific biology teacher in tenth grade. She was one of my favorites and on the advent of my fortieth high school reunion, classmates from Mohonasen still reminisce about her. Our class of 1983 mourns her. She will be missed.

Carol Mauro Kelly

April 19, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Schaefer was the best teacher of biology ever! She guided so many of us into the science field . I think of her often with warm memories. Prayers and love to you all!

Paul Vertucci

April 19, 2023

I had Mrs. Schaefer for homeroom my freshman year and was my Biology teacher in 10th grade. She was a wonderful teacher and will be deeply missed.

Dianne Linendoll Matarazzo

April 19, 2023

Ms. Schaefer was one of my favorite teachers at Mohonasen. I always remember her smiling and happy. RIP Ms. Schaefer.

Stephen and Donna Cooke

April 19, 2023

So sorry to hear of your loss, Dave. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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