Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1964
DIED
2015
JoAnn Schafer Obituary
Jan. 17, 1964 - Nov. 9, 2015
Resident of Newark
JoAnn is survived by her loving husband Ken and her son Andrew. She is also survived by her mother MaryAnn and her husband Jim, her father Joe, her brother Joe and niece Gina.
JoAnn spent many years as an Occupational Therapist. She loved helping people. Her biggest joy in life was singing.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service at the Centerville Presbyterian Church, 4360 Central Ave., Fremont, CA at 11AM on Nov. 21.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to the American Cancer Society in her name.
View the online memorial for JoAnn M. Schafer
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for JoAnn Schafer
Sponsored by East Bay Times.
2 Entries
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Joyce Macaluso
December 7, 2015
It was an Honor knowing and being a friend of hers.
I will miss and I love you JoAnn.
We had so much fun at Elephant bar , such wonderful memories of this person I knew.
A great Mother , such a good heart.
I never got to tell her that Charo my pet , who you really liked but afraid of died late September 2015.
Love You
Joyce Macaluso
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in JoAnn Schafer's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for JoAnn Schafer
How to support JoAnn's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor JoAnn Schafer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
