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JOYCE BARBARA SCHAEFFER (FISCHBEIN)
Born: Oct 24, 1939
Date of Passing: Dec 03, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOYCE BARBARA SCHAEFFER (nee FISCHBEIN) Peacefully, after a painful and extended illness and surrounded by her family, Joyce Barbara Schaeffer passed away at the Deer Lodge Centre on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Joyce was born in New York City on October 24, 1939. She was the older of two sisters, and despite being born with cerebral palsy, she was proud of leading an independent and full life. She attended New York University and achieved a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She married Donald Schaeffer in 1965 in New York and started a family there five years later. She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1974 and made Winnipeg (Transcona) her home. She was an active participant in Toastmistresses (Topaz Club) for decades. She was active in the Reform Jewish community, deeply involved in Temple Shalom. Joyce loved to laugh, cook, sew and did macramé. She was personified by her strength of personality and her love for her family and community. She is survived by Donald, her son and daughter, Marc and Tracey. She also leaves behind three beautiful granddaughters: Hannah Zoe, Alexandra Maja and Samantha Joy. A funeral service will be held at Temple Shalom at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013, 1077 Grant Ave. with light refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Temple Shalom General Fund would be appreciated. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 06, 2013
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Nancy: So sorry about your sister. She was a great girl. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Michael Millstone (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2014
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so sad. a brave woman. certainly not friends through the years at temple but I was an admirer if only from a distance. my sincere condolences to the family - Posted by: faigie greaves (mutual synagogue memberR) on: Dec 10, 2013
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I never knew you Joyce but I can only imagine through knowing your son that you must have been a remarkable lady. My deepest and most sincere condolences to your family. - Posted by: Connie Morton (Friend to Marc ) on: Dec 06, 2013
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I remember Joyce from the late 1940s. it was always fun to visit her and her sister Nancy. Her mom and dad were wonderful people, as were our grandparents Adolph and Fanny. Her wedding was fantastic. she was a wonderful person and friend. Harold - Posted by: harold fischbein (first cousin) on: Dec 06, 2013
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I met Joyce and her family as a young person. She spent time with me playing board games (backgammon), visiting during holidays, she and her family shared their traditions and were kind to our family. I loved that her home was filled with books. I have very fond memories of our time together and I hope that she is at peace. Life could be hard and challenging and she was a strong and good person. - Posted by: Jo McCutcheon (Family friend and neighbour) on: Dec 06, 2013
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So sorry to hear of your loss, Marc, Tracey and family. My prayers are with you and yours during this very difficult time. - Posted by: Andrea Guss (nee Gedye) (Friend) on: Dec 06, 2013
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Goodbye love - Posted by: Don Schaeffer (husband) on: Dec 06, 2013
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I remember Joyce's spirit and determination when I was with the Topaz Club. I've been in BC for many years and lost touch with Joyce and the other members. May her memory be a blessing to her family. - Posted by: Donna Einarsson () on: Dec 06, 2013
