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SCHAFER, Philip

September 26, 1931 — September 4, 2022

Phil Schafer passed away on September 4, 2022, in Kelowna, BC at the age of 90 years, after suffering with Parkinson’s Disease for 25 years. He is survived by his wife Dolores; children Barry (Aaron), Robin, and Charlene; and his siblings George, Eddie, Dave, Bernice, Marie, Tony, and James.  Phil was predeceased by his parents Eugenia (d. 2001) and Anton (d. 1996); and his brothers Sylvester (d.1962), Joe (d. 2005), and Ben (d. 2022).

Phil was born in Medicine Hat, AB and grew up in the Greencorn, SK area.  He worked in the sheet metal industry for over 40 years before retiring in 1996.  Phil volunteered at the Royal Canadian Legion in Calgary AB, and was made an Honourary Member at the Army and Navy Club in Kelowna.  He loved traveling around Alberta and BC in the motorhome.

The family wishes to thank Ken and Karen Hrynew, and give special thanks to the staff at Glenmore Lodge.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm, at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. f you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of BC, www.parkinson.bc.ca/donate/

Condolences, photos, or memories may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Service
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm

Location
Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC

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The service for SCHAFER, Philip is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC

2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC

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  • Arlene and Allen Wallwork says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • Sherry and Scott Adams says:

    We are with you all in thought and spirit and we are remembering Uncle Phil for all of his amazing qualities we were blessed to have experienced and that we will miss in our lives.

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