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2015
Delores Schafer Obituary
St. George
Delores Louise Schafer passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2015. She was at peace and surrounded by those who loved her. Her end was like her life, on her terms, in great style and she got what she wanted - to watch fireworks and eat vanilla bean gelato.
Known to many as Dee, she had a great love of Thai food, traveling, bubbles, learning, bowling, Pioche, St. George, her family and her friends.
She overcame several life challenges, beating incredible odds against cancer, a full code heart attack three days before her passing with ZERO impact, major surgeries and getting her grandkids to wear clean 'house shoes'.
She leaves behind boxes and boxes of old receipts and paperwork, which was either a very clever prank or perhaps a last gift to her children as we continue to find amazing treasures in the search for hidden legal documents.
She also left mountains of brand new shoes, enough clothes to fill a semi-truck, magazines to fill every doctor's office in St. George, treasured memories from those who knew her and a family who loved her.
She was a connector in life, the 'glue' for her family and she wanted to give those who knew her one last gift of hospitality and bring us together in celebration.
Her Celebration of Life will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in St. George with a mandatory reception (some Dee Humor) to follow at the home she loved on August 1st at 1:30 PM.
Per her request, please wear festive colors and arrive prepared to tell stories and have a great time. This is her party after all and she was very clear about what she wanted - to live well, love much and laugh often.
She wanted strict adherence to her request and we have several shirts with flamingos for those who might come dressed in black. However, you are allowed to wear shoes inside the house!
Her final resting place will be under a purple rose bush at the rose garden at Grace, exactly as she wanted. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to her amazing and wonderful spiritual family at Grace Episcopal Church, 1072 E 900 S, St. George, UT 84790
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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karen Ernst
July 28, 2015
To know her is to love her. Dee was full of grace, full of love and laughter. A truly amazing woman and a wonderful, full time friend.
A classy woman!
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