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Obituary of Linley Arnold Schafer
Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Linley Arnold Schafer at the age of 76 on January 7, 2023.
Linley was born July 10, 1946 in Lewisham London to Linley Arnold Schafer Senior and Lily Violet (Molly) Gerrard.
They moved to Canada in 1953 where they would build their lives and raise their family. They lived in Dawson Creek B.C. for awhile where he met and married Verna Shallock and had three beautiful children Lisa, Arden and Shana. Lin moved to Cranbrook where he met and married Carol and had two sons Jimmy and Kenn.
He then met the Love of his live Cindy Hannas and her two children Sheri and Mathew and settled back in Dawson Creek.
Lin was a man of many trades operating Lumberton Logging in Cranbrook to coal mining and pilot truck driving which he loved.
Lin enjoyed the outdoor life with plenty of fishing, hunting, camping and gold mining.
He loved his family more than anything and was there for them whatever was needed or to be at family events whether it was camping or to special family gatherings. Above all he was a great storyteller and loved to share his stories.
His is survived by his loving wife Cindy and his 7 children Lisa (Dwayne) Glenn, Arden (Sandra) Schafer, Shana (Allen) Lavallee, James Schafer, Kenn (Erin) Schafer, Sheri (Wayne) Callsen, Matthew (Lisa) Hannas and many beautiful grandchildren, great grandchildren and siblings Inis (Greg) Pratt, Trish Schafer, Andy (Cindy) Schafer and Don (Susan) Schafer.
He is predeceased by his parents Lin and Molly Schafer and brother Ken Schafer.
GONE FISHING
I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me,
So put me on a boat headed out to sea.
Please send along my fishing pole;
For I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole.
Where every day is a day to fish,
To fill your heart with every wish.
Don’t worry, or feel sad for me,
I’m fishin’ with the Master of the sea.
We will miss each other for awhile,
But you will come and bring your smile.
That won’t be long you will see.
Till we’re together you and me.
To all of those that think of me,
Be happy as i go out to sea.
If others wonder why I’m missin’
Just tell ’em I’ve gone fishin’
Dalmar Pepper
A celebration of life will be held
Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 1 p.m.
Pouce Coupe Royal Canadian Legion -Branch #34
Pouce Coupe, B.C.
