Obituary of William Schafer

SCHAFER - William (Bill) Schafer resided at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home at the time of his passing on June 11, 2009 at the age of 84. Bill was born along with his twin sister Irene on September 17, 1924 in Rhein, Saskatchewan; to John Frederick and Mary Elizabeth Schafer. Bill was united in marriage to Enid Kermeen on September 1, 1951. They had five children: Sandra (Lauren) Brenner; Richard (Debra) Schafer; Gail (Doug) Kobitz; Norman Schafer (Raquel Mandziak); Kathy (Linus) Jones. Shortly after his marriage he moved to Donwell as agent for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. In July of 1961 they moved to Yorkton where he started his construction and carpentry business. Bill moved to Burgis Beach (Sunnyside) in 1980 and resided there until 2005. He continued with his carpentry and handyman activities for family, friends and lake neighbors throughout the years. His favorite pastimes were playing cards, going to dances and watching hockey on TV. He loved nature, particularly feeding his birds and planting flower gardens. In his younger years he was active in curling, and the Donwell Supers ball team. Besides his five children, Bill is survived by his 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; a brother George of Penticton BC; sisters: (Eleanor) Jean Schab of Quinton, Eileen Denluck of Saskatoon, and Doreen Walper of Kindersley; as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents; a grandson Chad; his twin sister Irene; sister Katie; and two brothers, Alex and Fredrick. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home with Rev. Daphne Bender of Christ Lutheran Church officiating. A tribute to Bill was given by Joanna Boehm and the obituary was read by Richard Schafer. Organist, Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'The Old Rugged Cross' and 'In the Garden'. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Derek Boehm, Tim Schafer, Kevin Clark, Skyler Jones, Terry Sheehan and Kelsey Jones serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 2:00pm, Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery