Anna F. Schieffer

SCHIEFFER, Anna F. Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at her home in Santa Rosa, age 85. She had her loyal poodle companion Sam, ever vigil, by her side. Ann led a full and beautiful life, shared with many friends and family. She was born in Healdsburg to the late Robert and Florence Schieffer on August 24, 1919. She graduated from Healdsburg High School at the age of sixteen and attended U.C. Berkeley, earning Masters Degrees in both history and physical education. Ann was the first woman at U.C. Berkeley to be awarded a school "Letter" for her achievements. While teaching, she continued her education and received a Doctorate in Physiology. Ann never stopped educating herself or others and became a consummate educator, teaching at Mills College and U.C. Berkeley. In the latter part of her career she moved to Napa and became a Guidance Counselor at Napa High School, and was very devoted to assisting her students. An excellent athlete, she enjoyed and taught tennis, golf and swimming. Upon retirement, Ann moved to Medford, OR with her two best friends and often took to the road in their RV to enjoy traveling, camping and fishing. She came home to Sonoma County in the summer of 2002. Ann never missed an opportunity to have fun; she lived life its' fullest. She was equally comfortable in the out-of-doors as she was on a dance floor or in a concert hall. Ann will be remembered for her quick and wonderful wit, her strong will, her positive and optimistic support, and her open and generous heart. Her nephews, Glenn of Grants Pass, OR, Robert and his wife Christine of Tracy, CA, James and his wife Tonja of Healdsburg, sister-in-law Clara Schieffer, Healdsburg, great nephews Talon and Tanners, Grants Pass, twins, Robert and Thomas, two great nieces, Danielle and Alison, all of Healdsburg and dear friend, Bonnie Lee Newcomb, Santa Rosa, survive her. Graveside services will be on Friday, January 7, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Mound Cemetery, Healds-burg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made inn Ann's memory to the American Lung Assn., Redwood Empire Branch, 115 Talbot Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95405 or the Treatment and Research Advance-ments National Assn. of Personality Disorder, 23 Greene St., New York, NY 10013. SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY in charge of arrangements, 707-542-3154.