James Allan Schaffer

Bloomfield
James "Jim" A. Schaffer
July 12, 1940 - Sept. 4, 2015
James "Jim" Allan Schaffer, 75, of Bloomfield, NM left this life to go home
to his Father in Heaven on Friday, Sept. 4,2015.
There to meet him at the Pearly Gates was his four-legged companion "Kookie;" his grand-dogs, Trouper, Buddy, Cocoa Bean; and his horse, BS; his
Mom and Dad Willie and Margaret Schaffer; brothers, Daniel and Richard;
sister, Mary; sister-in-law, Nellie Schaffer; and God parents, Josie and Evan
Chavez. Also grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Left behind to celebrate his life are his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara; the greatest joys of his life: son, Ray (Linda); daughter, Norma (Dan), granddaughters, Amanda, Kimberly and Jennifer. grand-dogs, Mc and Mac; brothers, Oliver of Albuquerque, Gary of Santa Cruz, Calif.; sisters, Berniece (Jacob) of Texas and Glenda (Pete) of Connecticut; sister-in-law, Mary of Denver, Colo., and Family by Heart, Vicki Edwards and Rubio Garcia; along with
many other family members and friends. Jim was born on July 12, 1940, in Monticello, N.M. He grew up on the farm until the age of 10, where he learned to become a salesman by peddling fruit and vegetables door to door. In 1950, the family moved to Hurley,
where, in 1958, James graduated from Cobra High School. After graduation, he entered the U.S. Air Force serving his four years. After his Honorable Discharge in 1962, he went to work for the Roswell Police Department. Lt. James Schaffer left the department in 1972, moving to Farmington to work for Rainbo Baking Co. It is here he met his wife, Barbara and they married in l975. In 1978, James and Barbara went to work for 7-2-11 until 1995, when James retired and went to work for himself. He was the true
outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, horseback riding, motorcycling and anything to do outside, including playing on this tractors.
We lost a very good man on this day, he had a rough exterior and a big, soft
heart. He will be truly missed by all.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 307 N. Church St. in Bloomfield.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomfield. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, 6917 E. Main St. in Farmington and a reception will follow at St. Mary's in Bloomfield.
Jim's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.