Alice Emma Schaffer

Alice Emma Schaffer (nee: Pfeifer) was born to Otto and Hilda Pfeifer on February 28, 1927 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Alice was raised in the Walsh area and attended Many Island School. Growing up she learned the farming way of life as well as a variety of homemaking skills which made her a loving and successful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great, great-grandmother. 

On April 28, 1948, she married Clarence Schaffer. They began their life together in Irvine, Alberta, and added to their family on November 18, 1949 when Sharlaine Sharon was born, followed by the arrival of Elaine Fay on June 29, 1955. Following Clarence’s career with the Canadian Pacific Railway, the family moved to Portreeve, Saskatchewan, and eventually settled in Maple Creek. In Maple Creek, Clarence and Alice built a life together where they continued to raise their daughters as well as welcomed their grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Alice and Clarence spent their time together travelling, tending to the garden, playing Bingo, and playing cards with family and friends up until his passing in February 1998. 

Alice is predeceased by her loving husband Clarence in 1998 and her daughter Sharlaine in 2025. 

Alice is survived by her daughter Elaine (Harley) and their daughters Kelli (Chris) and Sandi (Nicola). She is also survived by her son-in-law Don; granddaughter Leea and her children Alex, Jordan (Cesar), and great, great-granddaughter Nevaiya; and grandson Derek (Kim) and their children Kennedy (Graham) and Madison (Hayden). 

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