John Paul Schaffner Sr.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Aunt Sheila and my cousins:
I was notified by my father the day he passed and openly wept. My "Uncle" John was a good and honest man who left a lasting legacy of kindness and love. He allways had a smile on his face espeically after he ate and "rubbed his belly" with satisfaction. My Uncle John will never be forgotten.
I love all of you deeply.

Julie and John,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prays.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Flo and Marion,
I just learned of John's passing. He was a wonderful man and had great faith. Remember the FHS class of 1968 are around for you all.
Judy Benton Lamb

Dear Family- Am so deeply saddened by your loss.John was a wonderful man.His love lives on,not only in your hearts,but in the hearts of so many others.May you always be enveloped in that love.

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Schaffner's passing. I can remember the times when Kim & I would come down to Camden to see and stay with ya'll. He was a wonderfull person, and loved everyone. Your family is in our prayers.

Juana and family-
Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what you are going through and my heart goes out to you during this very difficult time.
Jennifer

Sheila and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayer is for God to be with you and yours in this time of need.

Dear Aunt Sheila and cousins,
I am very sorry for your loss. For the time I knew uncle John he was a nice, happy, gentle uncle and father. I'm sure he will be missed by all.

So sorry to hear about John. I'm glad we all got to see him at our class reunion last year. We had a great time. I will remember you all in my prayers during this difficult time.

Aunt Sheila & Family,
I have no words to express how I feel about the loss of Uncle John. He was the best uncle I ever had...a good man that loved and supported and his family. His spirit will live on because I will be telling my kids stories about our fun times fishing, cutting timber and hanging out. Don't hesitate to call. Love & miss you guys. Hope to see you soon.

Sheila and all the Schaffner family -- John was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. All of your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Sheila and family,
I'm so sorry of your loss. John was a good man. He was a great boss, during the time that I worked for him. My prayers and sympathy are with each and everyone of you. Just remember one day we will all be able to see him again.

May God bless each of you,
Tammy Phillips

Hi Sheila and family,

I'm John's cousin in the Philippines. I'm sorry to hear of John's passing away. I wish I was able to see him and the family when I was teaching in NM 2 years ago. Anyway, accept my sympathy to all.
Alma Apolinar-Bitoy

Sheila and Family:
I was in the Redwood Forest when John died and could not get back in time for the funeral. John and I were together from high school, forestry school, and starting out with Anthony Forests thru our work with the Forestry Commission and our visits while he was sick. Like everyone else who knew him - he will be missed but again - like the others - we know he now is without pain or worries. My deepest sympathies to each of you. If I can be of help - please contact me.

Julie & Family,

I am so sorry for your lost. Mr Schaffner will always hold a special place in my heart. He was such a fun and loving man! I will keep you all in my prayers.

our prayers are with you and the kids {grandchildren}. we will continue to pray for your family.

doug and lanelle tippit

SHELIA AND CHILDREN,
SHELIA, JOHN WAS A GREAT MAN WHO HAD A SWEET SPIRIT. HE LOVED YOU AND THE KIDS VERY MUCH AND IT ALWAYS SHOWED. JESSICA AND I THOUGHT THE WORLD OF HIM. I WAS VERY PROUD TO CALL HIM MY BROTHER-IN-LAW AND JESSIE ALWAYS CONSIDERED HIM TO BE HER UNCLE JOHN.WE LOVE YOU GUYS VERY MUCH. TELL THE KIDS THAT JESSIE AND I SEND OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. DEANN JONES AND JESSICA RUSSELL

Juana and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Sheila and family, Just want you to know we are thinking of you at this time. We remember John fondly as a real kind young man who would take time with younger ones. He was a very courteous gentleman. We are glad you can know you will see him again one day.

Dear Sheila, Juana, and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt concern. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ellen and John Sanders

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Fincher (Nixa, Missouri)

Sheila and family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May God comfort you and keep you under his special care.

We we so sorry to hear of your loss. Ed and I did not know John that well but we always spoke to him at the Cardinal Cafe in the morning's. We saw him there alot with the rest of the forestery guys. He always spoke and always had a smile on his face. May the Lord help you all through this time.Ed and I will be praying for you and your family.........

Shelia and family, Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We know how difficult these times can be. We also know that John is with God in Heaven now and we'll all see him again some day. I've known John for a long time and he's a special one-of-a-kind person. I'll always remember him coming by the house and walking the woods over, along with JJ. No matter who you were or where you were, John always knew you and spoke. He'll be deeply missed. If we can do anything, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Love ya'll, Bubba and Mrs. Gill

Naty. Diana and I were saddened to hear of your loss. We both thought a lot of John. Keep your chin up and look at the sunny side of everything.

Schaffner Family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shelia and Family,
I'll never forget when the Schaffner's moved to Fordyce right down the street from us. John was always a kind, gentle spirt. I'm sorry for your loss. I am sure you will be comforted by the outpouring of love from your family and friends.

Sheila, our sympathies go out to you and your family. John was a great man and a kind one. He will be missed very much.

Joe, Jennifer and the Schaffner family,
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Julie and Family,
I am so sorry about your Dad he was a wonderful man and will be truly missed, know he is always with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

John Schaffner Family:

John was a good friend, a truly good and kind man. I know that he is in 'Arms of Jesus'. My sympathies to all of the family. May God bless and keep you during this terrible time.

Harry Short

My deepest sympathies to John's family. John was a good friend in high school, and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. May God comfort you in your loss.

so sorry for your loss. the family is in my thoughts and prayers.

I was so sorry to hear the news about John. He always seemed to be in a good mood. I know he cared for his family very much. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Sorry for the lose of John. We know he is in a better place, though, and our prayers and thoughts are with you! God Bless.

Schaffner Family:
Mr. John was a great friend to my family, he gave me my first job cutting land lines. He always had a word of encouragement for me. We will be praying for your family. Todd McAteer and Family

Jane and Daymond-
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Schaffner family:
I'm sorry to hear about your father. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. John was a true friend, always eager to help and lend encouragement. I admired his positive attitude. He will be missed by many. We pray for you and your family.

John was a very good friend from the time we first met. He always had a smile and our years in school and summer work will stick with me forever. God Bless, John is now with the Lord.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathy.

Dear Sheila, my thoughts and prayers are with you. When the Schaffners first moved to Fordyce they were just around the corner from us and we admired that loving family. I have read the wonderful words of comfort given your family in this guest book. What a legacy!
God bless you.

To the family of my very good friend John,
From the first time I met John to the last time I saw him, he always had a smile on his face. Thru the years we were always friends. I am proud of this.
John was a good man, a wonderful friend to many, and a Christian. Knowing he has a special place in heaven is a comfort to us all.
I have and will keep you all in my prayers. I will be honored to attend his funeral to say "see you later" to a great guy who will be missed by many.
Love in Christ
Bart Langford

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Schaffner Family,
I heard the sad news of John's passing this morning.He was a super nice person and I considered my friend.I enjoyed visiting with him at the Cardinal Cafe with the other Foresty guys.I know he will be missed.May God lift you up and give you strength through this difficult time.

Sorry for your loss.

Naty, Merlyn and I are sad to hear of your loss. We send our love and prayers.

Sheila and family: I received an email from another classmate with the news about John's passing. I, too, went to school with John and I considered him one of my closest friends. He was a truly good and kind man. In all the years I knew him I never heard him utter one mean spirited or unkind word. He was a true Christian Gentleman. No obituary or eulogy could express the value of this man to all who knew him. May the Spirit of our Lord be with you and your family. Our John is in the 'Arms of Jesus' for eternity.

Harry L. Short, Class of '66

The John Paul Schaffner Family

My deepest sympathy goes to all of you. I loved John. I considered him as one of my best friends all through school and after. He was such a blessing to everyone. He will never be forgotten. My prayers are with the family.

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Schaffner. If there is anything any of you need please let me know.

John was a great brother-in-law, always had good things to say about everyone, loved the lord most of all. We will miss him tremendously but I know that he is rejoicing in heaven now and just waiting on us. The Holy Spirit's ministry now is to comfort and guide and I pray that He does that now. God Bless all the family.

Sheila, we are extending deep and hearfelt symapthy to you and all the family. Are praying God will send you peace during this difficult time. May God comfort you as only HE can and HE will never leave nor forsake you in the days that remain ahead for each of you. May God bless each of you,

Sheila and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this loss. We know that God is present in life and death and that this is the beginning of a new life for John in His Holy presence. In Christ Love, Danny and Karen Wood, Idabel, OK

Julie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of sadness, your are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shelia & Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.

I am truly sorry to hear about John. He was a wonderful person and a great friend in high school and college. We had some great times playing baseball at his house. He will be missed.

Schaffner family,
John was a great man, a wonderful person all around. I feel lucky to have known him and will miss him dearly. I'm very sorry for your loss of an angel, Heaven just gained a special one. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do for you. Love you all...

Dear Family,
I was sadden to hear of John's passing this morning. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers

To the Schaffner Family:
John was the first Philippine person I ever met. He became a good friend and I enjoyed participating with him in all sports at Fordyce High School. I will miss him. God bless the Schaffner family.

Johnny Ramer - FHS Class of 1965

With deepest sympathy.

I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO JOHN'S FAMILY.I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JOHN AND CONSIDERED HIM A GREAT FRIEND AS WELL AS A GREAT PERSON. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Schaffner. He was such a wonderful person and I know he will be missed dearly. Sheila, John, Juana, Julie,Joe and Jane you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Shane and Kay-Kay McAteer

Shelia and Family~ I am sorry for your loss. John was a great man and i enjoyed visiting with him every time I saw him. I will always remember his smile and sparkle in his eyes when he spoke of his family and how he proudly spoke of each and every one as he named all in a photo that was on his wall. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, "write:blessed are the dead who die in the lord from now on""Yes", says the spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them"
Revelation 14:13

Our condolences to you and your family.

Janey V. and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Love always,
erik & amy perrin

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I went to school with John in Fordyce until I moved to Thornton where I graduated in 1966.
I remember John as a very handsome and a very sweet person. I know you all will miss him very much, but take comfort in knowing he is in a much better place and someday you will all be together again. May God bless and keep you all. Margie(McCann)Wright

Our prayers are with your families and friends.
May God continue to give you peace and comfort. We know he is able.

Mrs. Sheila, Juana & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

We love you very much and continue to pray for God's mercy, grace, and love to surround the whole family during this time.
Mike & Nancy Collie & familly

The entire Schaffner family is in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you always.

Dear Schaffner and Hill Family,
You are all in my prayers and thoughts. May your hearts be filled with all the wonderful memories of the joyful times spent together as you all celebrate a life well-lived with John "Papa".

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you and give you strength.

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Schaffner's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I can only imagine the excitement he is feeling as he is in the presence of the Lord.

We are so sorry to here about John. We are lifting your family up in pray.

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Praying for your family

Nadi, Sheila, Dan, Bill, Florence, Marion, Doris, and Ellen,

I am so sorry to hear about John, and I hope you all know my prayers are with each one of you during this time of loss. I have always known John to be a very good person--more especially strong in his faith to our God; perhaps God needed one more "hero" in heaven, as I am sure John has a special place awaiting him.

In Christ's Love,

John was such a special man. He was always so kind and had a sweet smile on his face. I am proud to have known him. He was a great person and brother-in-law. I am so happy that John loved the Lord. He is with his Father now. He is not hurting anymore. I know you are the ones hurting because of your loss. I pray God will wrap His arms around and you will find comfort and strength there. I love you all. Aunt Barb

Sheila,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let me know.
Love ya,
Tanya Westerman

We will All miss you<>

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain.
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush.
I am in the graceful rush
of beautiful birds in circling flight.
I am the star shine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom;
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing;
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.
Simply gone away for awhile.

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”
Revelation 14: 13

John was a very sweet, caring man. I enjoyed visiting with him and Shelia. He will be greatly missed, please trust in God to help get through this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless you.

Sheila & Jane , we are sorry to hear about your husband and dad , I know what you are going through because i just lost my mother and best friend last week , please accept our sincere condolences , Shannon & Laura

Sorry for your loss. Your in my prayers.

Yuu are in our thoughts and prayers.

May God Be with you ALL.

John will me missed...

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Mr. Schaffner was a great man and will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to you.

Juana, you and your family are in our prayers.

I've known John for a long time. Appreciated him as a Christian and friend, loved him as a brother-in-law. John will be missed. May his legacy continue through his family and friends. God bless us all.

Shelia: I'm so sorry for your loss. I know God will see you through, just lean on him with all your heart as I know you will. I'll never forget the good times we've had together. Your family is a great family. We love you

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I know you all will miss him greatly. May God give each of you a special portion of his love and grace during this difficult time.