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Virginia Schafer, 58, an Albuquerque resident since 1962, passed away peacefully at the family home November 25 after a long battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband, David R. Schafer; and their children and grandchildren who gave her great joy: Cynthia Schafer, MD and son, Michael Forslund of Greeley, CO, Steve and Angie Schafer and children, Rachel and Kevin of Albuquerque; Tom and Teri Schafer and children Aimee, Kyle, Nathan, Nicholas, and David of Tijeras, NM, Chris and Erin Schafer and children, Meagen Rodriguez, Amber Rodriguez, and Joshua Rodriguez of Albuquerque and Phil and Diane Callow and children, JJ, Matt and Leah of Albuquerque. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Naomi Martin of Fowler, Michigan; and brother and sister, George and Jane Martin of Fowler and E. Lansing, Michigan. Virginia was owner and general manager of ABC Door Co. until her retirement in 1994. She loved the outdoors and was a Master Gardener. Virginia was a talented seamstress and active in the American Sewing Guild. An adventuresome person, she and her husband, David traveled extensively and enjoyed many outings in their RV. Virginia drew strength from her Living Through Cancer support group. The family will receive friends at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, and on Sunday, November 28 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 29 at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge NE. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to People Living Through Cancer, 323 8th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 or Young Life, 12120 Copper NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Cancer drained life from her body but failed to rob her of her spirit. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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