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Dorothy SCHAFER Obituary
SCHAFER,
Dorothy Mae
(Age 79)
Passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012 at her home in Spokane. Dorothy, daughter of Michael and Zelemia (Bohnet) Winter, was born July 21, 1932 in Odessa, WA. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1950. She married Robert H. Schafer on November 14, 1953. They moved to Spokane, where they had three children: Steve, Cynthia and Kathleen.
Dorothy worked for School District 81 in food service and retired from Deaconess Hospital after 20+ years in the dietary department. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and most recently Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing board games with her friends and her two cats, Princee and Teddy.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Schafer (January 4, 1992); her granddaughter Heather Lynn Schafer (October 4, 1997) and her daughter Kathleen M. Schafer (September 18, 1998). She is survived by her son, Steve Schafer and wife Vicki of Cusick WA; her daughter Cynthia Stanger and husband Brian of Mead WA; grandchildren: Jennifer Schafer, Ashley Stanger and Bryson Stanger; one sister, Esther Greenwalt of Ritzville and two brothers, Walt and Art Winter of Odessa.
She will be dearly missed by her family .
A Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 9, at 12:00 Noon at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2733 W. Northwest Blvd with reception to follow at the church. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery. Please visit Dorothy's online tribute and leave a condolence at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy SCHAFER
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Tom Schafer
July 6, 2012
There was no greater joy than going to visit aunt Dorothy. When you got to the door, you were greeted with a big smile and arms wide open for a wonderful hug. Always in my heart.
Sharon Lee
July 6, 2012
Dear Family;
I was saddened to hear of your loss.
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange.
Hold on to those memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
I am your cousin Sharon Lee (Winter) I know we haven't seen each other for a long time and I'm not sure if I will be able to attend the funeral as we are on vacation this week and my boss is out of town until we resume work on Monday so I am not able to make advance arrangements. If I am not able to attend know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Know she has joined the family that has gone before her (my dad is Albert Winter) and they are happier than ever before.
Michelle Smith
July 6, 2012
Dear Cindy, Brian, Ashley, Bryson, Steve, Vicki and Jennifer:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Aunt Dorothy was a very special person and I will miss her so much. She always held a special place in my heart even though we did not see each other often. I enjoyed hearing from her in letters or phone calls. She sometimes called around Christmas time to see what she could send my mom as a gift. She was also there for me after my mom died. I felt so comfortable sharing with her, probably because I think our moms had a lot of similarities as sisters.
She was always so proud of all of her family and talked highly of everyone. She loved you all so very much. What a blessing you all were to her!
Heaven is a happier place this week as she joins so many loved ones: her parents, husband, daughter Kathy, granddaughter Heather and her siblings Polly, Al and my mom, Vi.
I will continue to keep you in my prayers,
July 6, 2012
Cindy and family
Lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about.
Nancy Wallenstein
The Winter family - Back row: Esther, Al, Walt and Pauline. Front row: Art, Zelemia, Michael, Viola & Dorothy.
Michelle Fode-Smith
July 6, 2012
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