Frederick Frank Schaeffer

1926 – 2012

Frederick Frank Schaeffer passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, November 9, 2012 at the age of 85 years.  Fred was born on December 16, 1926 in Earl Grey, Saskatchewan.  He worked for many years with the Canadian Pacific Railway in various locations around BC until his retirement.

Fred will be sadly missed by Joanne Schaeffer and his children; Cathy (Ed) Moyer, Roberta (Dave) Hamilton, Kieth (Sherry) Schaeffer and Darcy (Janice) Schaeffer.  Also left to mourn his passing are his grandchildren; Joanne, Marcy, Katie, Tyson, Joel and Kayla and his great grandchildren; Damin, Jade, Malia, Braxton, Calin & Colton, Ebony, Isabelle and Charlee.  Fred is survived by his siblings; Matilda, Minnie, Flo, Liz, Norm, Allan, Diane and Barbara

Fred had a very special friend and companion in his dog, Rambo.  He was his constant buddy for many years and Rambo has also been laid to rest.

A Memorial Service will be held for Fred on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Mark Memorial Funeral Home, 2024 Industrial Road No. 2, Cranbrook.  If friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 19 – 9th Ave. S., Cranbrook, BC  V1C 2L9 or to the SPCA, 3339 Hwy 3&95, Cranbrook, BC  V1C 7B2.

For guests wishing to attend the service from out of town and require accommodation, please call the Heritage Inn at 250-489-4301 and reference Schaeffer

Funeral service entrusted to Mark Memorial

Feature photo courtesy of Through My Eyes Photography

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