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In Memory Of

Alvin Schiffer

October 30, 1916 – August 19, 2011

Alvin Joseph Schiffer, age 94, of Forsyth passed away on August 19, 2011.

Alvin was born on October 30, 1916 in Havalock, ND, the son of Peter and Louisa Schiffer. He attended schools in Cartersville and Rosebud, completing through to his freshman year.

He was united in Marriage to Clara A. Mathern on November 22, 1938 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Forsyth MT. Alvin worked on the Collins Ranch for the first few months of their marriage. In the spring of 1939, they moved to the Mathern farm, where he worked poising the grasshoppers. Later in 1939, they leased the Polzine place.

Alvin was a resourceful, dedicated, and hard working person. He was a man with many talents, but none as great as his mechanical abilities. Everyone knew that if no-one else could fix it Alvin could. And if they hadn't made it yet, he could find a way to create it out of nothing and make it work. He spent his life as a successful wheat farmer, welder, mechanic and also raised cattle, chickens and pigs.

During the war in 1943, he worked in Vancouver WA, welding on the ships. In 1947, he worked as a mechanic for Louie Trove, and later for the Wallen Merchantile.

In 1952, Alvin and Clara purchased the Mathern farm and settled into a life of their own. Raising their family on a place they could now call home. The doors at A Lazy S Ranch were always open. The cards, and coffee and music were always flowing. Alvin was a member of the Forsyth Knights of Columbus Council in the 1950's. He enjoyed many things in life, such as shooting a game of pool, thro wing horseshoes, and boxing, but nothing more than his family and ranching.

Alvin was preceded in death by Clara, his wife of 71 years, son James, his parents Peter and Louisa, his brothers Art, Peter, Paul, sisters Alice Kuntz and Mary Kuntz.

He is survived by sons: John of Tempe AZ, Jerry and his wife Pam of Billings, and daughter Joetta Burkey and husband Dave of Denver CO, 11 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Viewing will be Monday August 22, 2011 10-6 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons´ Funeral Home of Forsyth, Mt. Vigil service will be Monday 6 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons´ Funeral Home of Forsyth, Mt. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday August 23, 2011 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Forsyth, Mt. Burial will follow in the family lot of the Forsyth Cemetery.

Service Schedule

Visitation

10:00 to 18:00

Monday August 22, 2011

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

245 Westwind Ln

Forsyth, MT 59327

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Vigil

18:00

Monday August 22, 2011

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

245 Westwind Ln

Forsyth, MT 59327

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00

Tuesday August 23, 2011

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

521 12th Ave

Forsyth, MT 59327

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Service Schedule

Visitation

10:00 to 18:00

Monday August 22, 2011

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

245 Westwind Ln

Forsyth, MT 59327

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Vigil

18:00

Monday August 22, 2011

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

245 Westwind Ln

Forsyth, MT 59327

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00

Tuesday August 23, 2011

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

521 12th Ave

Forsyth, MT 59327

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  1. Cynthia Kaberline Lane says

    August 20, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Your family is in our prayers.

  2. Carol & Chet Leary says

    August 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    John, Joetta and Jerry, sorry to hear about your father. Know your mom and dad were loved by many people. They will be missed dearly, but know they are together again. Chet and Carol Leary

  3. Lori French says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:20 am

    So wish I could be there in person to give you all hugs of comfort. Our deepest sympathies.
    Jim, Lori, Carlissa & Charlie French

  4. Karson and Marie Kluver says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We enjoyed visiting with your Mom and Dad. Jim brought them out one time for a visit. They hadn’t been up Rosebud Creek for awhile and were so tickled to come.

  5. Kristi (Schiffer) Valentine says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    I am going to miss my grandmother and grandfather. I grew up next to them most of my life and have such great memories of being on the farm. I love you guys…..

  6. Jean Schmittou says

    August 26, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    Dave and I are both so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He and your mom were such good friends for many, many years. Our thoughts are with all of you.

  7. Gloria Schloss Tisdale says

    August 29, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    John, sorry to hear of you Father’s passing.

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Service Schedule

Visitation

10:00 to 18:00

Monday August 22, 2011

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

245 Westwind Ln

Forsyth, MT 59327

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Vigil

18:00

Monday August 22, 2011

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

245 Westwind Ln

Forsyth, MT 59327

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00

Tuesday August 23, 2011

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

521 12th Ave

Forsyth, MT 59327

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