August 1, 1930 ~ January 9, 2010

Donald George Schaefer, 79, of Orem passed away January 9, 2010 of a sudden illness.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and teacher who will be greatly missed. 

Don was born August 1, 1930 in Portland, OR to John Henry and Elva Mae (Lewis) Schaefer.  He grew up in Northern CA, then attended BYU where he met his sweetheart, Georgia Lea Bullock.  They were married June 3, 1957 in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent their married years in Springville and Orem, UT.  Together they enjoyed playing in the Utah Valley Symphony for 25 years with Don playing the trombone.  Don taught band, strings and chorus in Spanish Fork and Springville schools. After receiving his second Master’s Degree, Don was the media specialist at Payson High School for 23 years. 

A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Don served in various callings throughout his life, including a mission to West Germany.  He also served as a senior missionary with Georgia in the Tokyo Shibuya Mission. 

Don is survived by his children, Mark (Laurie Clyde) Schaefer, Lehi; Marnae (Todd) Ballantyne, American Fork; David Schaefer, Mesa, AZ; Sharolyn (Mark) Wilkinson, Gilbert, AZ; 23 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his wife Georgia, parents and brother Glen. 

Don will be remembered for his kind and gentle demeanor, his patience and his love of music.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sunset Heights Stake Center, 1260 S. 400 W., Orem.  Friends and family may call Thursday evening, Jan. 14, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 S. 300 E. Pleasant Grove and at the church on Friday from 9:30 to 10:45 am.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com 

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Kathy Marshall Oppenheim said:

Lenore-You were an angel on earth, your grandson McKay and I adore you, you will be missed, until we meet again, love forever, Kathy

January 13, 2010

Ruth Cardon said:

Dear Mark, Marnae, David & Sharolyn, and your families, I regret my inability to be at your father's funeral today. He and your mother were good friends for the many years I lived in Sunset Heights 2nd Ward. Don helped move my belongings into my home on Sunny Lane back in June 1984. I admired him and your mother, and enjoyed my limited association with you children. I pray you will feel great comfort in his joining your mother in the glorious kingdom "over there." Love, Ruth Cardon.

January 15, 2010