Obituary
1936 – Ben Schafer – 2022
Benedict “Ben” Schafer passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the age of 86 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 62 years, Lillian; two daughters, Terry (Bill) Fitterer and Sandra (Mark) Crane; three grandchildren, Shane (Kailegh) Fitterer, Baily Matulin and Ashton (Brydon) Lutz; two beautiful great grandchildren, Branko and Sebastian Matulin; five brothers and two sisters as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and one sister. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the apple of his eye. Ben worked at Goodyear in Medicine Hat as a Journeyman Boiler Room Engineer for 30 years, retiring in 1998. Ben enjoyed camping and fishing with his family and teaching his daughters how to water ski; together they enjoyed numerous family trips. Ben enjoyed his last years spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the prayer service and the funeral mass virtually. To access the live stream for prayers please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select youtube (arrow). Access to the live stream for the funeral mass is www.youtube.com/Medicine Hat Holy Family Church or follow this link: www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6zK-XzuXdDHj79rV6ut_Q. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Benedict Ben Ignatius Schafer February 19 1936 August 16 2022 (age 86)..
Death notice for the town of: Medicine Hat, Province: Alberta