Arlene Eleanor Schafer

I recall when I was around ten years old and went on vacation to Ocean City with my sister Jean, Donny, Mr. Don and Mrs R. We had the best times. Mrs R´s nephew Scott Poe also went with us. She made sure Scott and I had a good time. She would wake us up early while everyone else was sleeping to go on adventures. One morning she took us bike riding on the boardwalk and I remember riding off the side of the boardwalk and fell about three feet onto the beach. Mrs R raced over in concern. I wasn´t hurt except for my pride, so we all had a good laugh. On another morning, she had planned to take Scott and I crabbing. Everyone said we wouldn´t catch any crabs and were crazy to wake up so early. Mrs R got us up around 6am and we went crabbing and sure enough we didn´t catch any crabs. Rather than go back to the place without crabs and hear I told you so, Mrs R stopped at a crab place and bought 2 dozen of live crabs and took them back to the place. We told everyone that we caught the crabs and they were all surprised. She swore Scott and I to secrecy. Everyone was impressed at how many crabs we "caught". Looking back, it was her vacation and she spent it entertaining 2 brats and making sure we had fun. Pretty unselfish of her.
Will never forget Halloweens in Cedonia with Mrs R and Mr Don dressed up as the Munsters. What fun. Thank you Mrs R for all of the special memories.

I was lucky to have done her hair & enjoyed her stories about her long, funny & amazing life. I have kept her sweet & thoughtful gifts and think of her every time I look at them. I sure will miss seeing her <3

Mrs R was such a friendly, warm, and fun person to spend time with when my wife, Val, and I were teenagers and young adults. Don and Shelley were blessed to have her as their mom. Mrs R and Mr Don were always great to be around. They always treated my family as family. I have many fond memories of the football playoff parties Mrs R hosted-what great food and fun.
I believe in all the promises of Jesus and know our paths will cross again in Heaven. May your fond memories and the hope God gives us comfort you.
Heartfelt sympathy and Love,
Ray and. Val.

My beautiful mom

Arlene was the best ex Mother in law. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I loved her and have fond memories to cherish, from our vacations to San Diego, California, Ocean City, Maryland and Orlando, Florida. All the times she treated me to steamed crabs at Bo Brooks. For making all the flowers for my first wedding, and purchasing my first wedding gown. I haven´t seen her in 20 years, but she will be missed. Heartfelt Condolences and prayers go out to her husband Donald and her family. Thanks for all you did for me, for the 10 years we spent together. You were the best. Until we meet again, I Love You Ms. R!!!