Betty Mae Schafer, 91, of Nampa, joined her Heavenly Father, family and friends awaiting her with open arms from those who made their journey prior to her. She was reunited Thursday, February 12, 2015 with her husband, Fred Fritz Schafer, her son, Melvin Dale Schafer, her parents Bernice and Freeman Gowen, her mother-in-law Frieda Schafer, two granddaughters and other family and friends. Bettys memories, traits, traditions, honesty and love for her family will be shared and carried on by her daughter Joan (Rex) Burmester, sons Bob (Patty) Schafer and John (Tammy) Schafer, daughter-in-law Leela Schafer, grandchildren Julie Burmester (Carlos) Tyson, Stephanie Burmester (John) Parsons, Megan Schafer (Chris) Linkhart, Kelsey Schafer (Randy) Rostock, Halee and Sydney Schafer, 7 great-grandchildren and her sister Barbara Gowen Spence. A gathering of friends and family will be held Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 5 to 7 pm at Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. S. Nampa. Please share your stories with the family as they will do with you! Betty was born in Nampa on April 19, 1923 to Freeman and Bernice Gowen at their home on 13th Street. She attended Nampa Schools and graduated from Nampa High in 1941 and went on to the College of Idaho. She met Fred Schafer and they were united on June 30, 1946. She worked at First Security Bank in Nampa and then became the financial officer for the family business, Conoco Fueling Station on 12th Ave and 4th Street Nampa which they later sold to start a new adventure with Herff Jones/Master Engravers, while balancing a full schedule with 4 very loving, active sports-oriented children. She enjoyed her term of being an Election Precinct Registrar and managed the election poles in her precinct. Betty was very proud of her Methodist upbringing and was active in her church as well. Her sense of humor was accentuated towards the end of her life for everyone to appreciate and was truly loved by those caregivers at Kindred Care, Karcher Estates and Horizon Hospice. The sparkle in her eyes and smiling face will be immensely missed by all. If you so choose, a donation in her name may be made to the Canyon or Ada County Animal Shelter, or a charity of your choice. An online guest book is available at www.nampafuneralhome.com

Service Information Celebration of Life Thursday February 19, 2015 5:00 PM Nampa Funeral Home 415 12th Ave. So. Nampa, Idaho 83651