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Carrol Schaffer, passed away March 7th, 2013 at the age of 87 in Scottsdale AZ. Carrol was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Canzetta Schaffer; and sister Dorothy Saye. He is survived by his wife Margaret Schaffer; brother Bill ( Mary) Schaffer; sister Kay Rossen; children Stanley Schaffer ( Marc Soileau), Dennis Schaffer, Beverly Miller, Gina (Brett) Tabolt, Enoch (Dixie) Schaffer; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren; and a great number of friends. Carrol graduated from high school in Clarendon, TX. After graduation he joined the Navy where he served until 1946. After being honorably discharged from the service he joined his family in Broadus, MT. It was in Broadus where he found his beautiful wife Margaret Wice. They were then married in 1948, shortly after they moved to New Mexico where they lived for 3 years. They then moved back to Broadus where they ranched and raised 5 children.
He was an amazing man who worked hard and loved working with his horses. His absence will be greatly mourned but the memories will live on for Carrol has touched many lives. He was the co-founder of the East Fork Roping Club, and was very involved with high school rodeo; providing many kids through the years the opportunity to experience his great cutting horse Mickey. Carrol was inducted into the MT Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, and was always willing to help a neighbor. Carrol has impacted the community in countless other ways his kindness and generosity will be deeply missed. He was a loving husband, devoted father and proud grandfather and great grandfather. He will forever be with us in our hearts and in our prayers. |
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Bible Church in Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday March 15, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, MT 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday March 15, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, MT 59317
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Aaron Mollie Robert and Michael Phipps says
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father, grandfather, husband, great grandfather. May time ease the aches in your heart, and the memories last forever!
Pat Franklin says
Schaffer family, Sorry for your loss,Carrol was one of a kind,he will be greatly missed,it won’t be the same without him but the memories will go on.
Lewis & Marla says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Carrol was such a great guy and a real cowboy
Charlie & Shirley Russell says
Schaffer Family: Our hearts are broken for your family. Carroll was an institution in himself- always willing to help out the young ones. We’ll surely miss that tough cowboy!!
JT and Julie Korkow says
To the entire family of Carrol Schaffer – We are so sorry for the loss of Carrol….he truly was one of a kind! Always a kind word, a beautiful smile and twinkling eyes. We will miss him as we know you will….God Bless!
Dan & Sheri Gali says
Always looked forward to rope day and Carrol driving up with that big smile and twinkling blue eyes! The minute he stepped out the guff started, he was such a teaser!!! We will miss you Carrol at the Gali ropings, rest in peace friend. To Carrol’s family, so sorry for your loss, he was a special man and will be greatly missed!!
Kris Bartholomew says
So sorry for your loss. . . .Carrol was a special guy and will missed by many.
Allen and Ellamae Drane says
We are so sorry for your loss, everyone is going to miss those twinkling blue eyes.Losing a father and grand father is very tough,but losing that Husband is the toughest .So sorry .
Klayton and Mary Jane Rogge says
Margaret and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Carroll always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his beautiful eyes, and I believe that his love for Margaret was the reason for the majority of that. Such a tease. Will miss him alot. Klayton and Mary Jane
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to the Schaffer family. May God Bless all of you at this difficult time and may Carrol rest in peace.
Don and Ginger Johnstone says
So sorry for your loss…May God be with you during this time..I’m sure he is riding high in the sky…Such a joy to be around..Loved the teasing he gave and his little smile…Prayers to all…So very sorry…..God Bless
Brett, Kimber, Chi, ~Kenna~ and Cale Emmons says
We are so very sorry for your loss and we will keep you close at heart. We pray that God grants you the peace, strength and love that you will need in the coming days, weeks and months ahead.
Lisa Gaskill says
We were so very sorry to hear this news about Carrol. He was one of the friendliest and funniest people that I knew. Please know that you are in our prayers as you go throught this difficult time.
Glenda Flint says
Margaret and family, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I know everyone will miss Carroll and the roping arena won’t be the same without him. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Ginger,Rikki ,and Jaeger Held says
Our deepest sympathy for the family. Sorry for your loss.
Chris and Diana Elwood says
As I read through the comments of other people on here, they all say the same thing about Carrol, he was a special man, with a sense of humor like no one else I’ve ever known. Chris and I have so many fond memories of Carrol, he was a one in a million guy. We will miss him. Our sincere condolences go out to all the family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you all His peace, cuz I truely believe God has a special place for cowboys.
Veda says
I am sorry to hear of the death of a great cowboy, it will not be the same without him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Veda
Anita & Wayne Wetherelt says
to all of the Schaffer families: Our deepest sympathy for all. Know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Charlene Murphy says
Margaret and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Carroll. He was always so fun to tease & with a comical comeback. Everyone will surely miss him.
Cassie Drumm says
Aunt Margaret, I was so in shock when mom called and told me about what had happened. Uncle Carroll was a great man and we will miss him dearly. I sure enjoyed the visits when everyone would go to Mema’s. love ya.
Mary Schaefer says
To the Schaffer family, was sure sorry to hear about Carrol. Dad and him always had fun calling each other “The Tall Cousins” and “The Short Cousins”. He was always such a great man to sit and visit with. He will surely be missed by all.
Connie, Mary and Ed Schaefer
Aletta & Randy Shannon says
To all the Schaffer families,
May all the great memories that Carrol created… help ease your pain. He was a fun character and will be missed by many! Our thoughts and prayers to you all~
Susan Zahn says
After reading all the wonderfull things written I wish I would have known him. Grandpa’s and cowboys all go to heaven. Tarra now I know why you loved Carrol on Thiry Rock so much!!! My prayers are with you.
Suzy (Tarra’s Ne friend)
Nicki says
Carrol was not just a great cowboy, rancher, and steward of the earth and it’s flora and fauna, he was just flat out lovable. And he made every one around him feel loved as well. His spirit will live on through every one he met, and I thank the good Lord I am one of them. Will try to pass it on, Carrol, but doubt I will do it with your clever touch. Rope with the angels, and hope the roping arena up there fits the bill.
Nicki says
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-C-IbkuNWs
I’ve been to the mall with Carrol and Margaret. He’d stake out a bench and wait.
Carla and Maury Murnion says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we send our deepest sympathy.
Charlene and Doug Camblin says
God took another good cowboy Home ~ I hope it helps to know that he is riding thru lush green grass, on a good looking sorrel horse, herding fat shiny cows, where it rains every other week ~ Cowboy Heaven. Rest in peace, Carrol Schaffer, you will be missed.
Skin and Betty Collins says
With deepest sympathy to the Carrol Schaffer family. You all will be lost without him. But he will be always close in spirit. Another one of our great cowboys are lost to the community. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Carrol. And God Bless all the Schaffer family.
Levi and Amel McEuen says
Our deepest sympathies to each of you. I remember with great fondness coming out to your place as a chid to rope. Such a wonderful and friendly couple, Margaret and Carrol.
Kenny Gress & Julie Gatlin says
To all the Schaffer family, our thought and prayers go out to you. Carrol was one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Cliff and Lila Glade says
Another great man gone from our lives, so sorry to hear about Carrol, he was such a force and always loved to visit , no matter how long since he has seen us. He had to most amazing blue eyes, I bet they never missed a thing, I know it is such a hard time for the family, but after a while it gets easier to look back with a smile, instead of tears, and Carrol did love a smile!
Bob and Daisy Selman says
so sorry to here about carrol.we will miss him . i always had to set beside him when i saw him to see if he remembered me we had so mch fun. he was a very special man. are prayers are with you.sincerely Bob and Daisy
Cody Portwine-Kinzer says
Margaret and Family,
Carrol was special to many people for many reasons. I was so blessed to know him and receive the gift of his time and teaching. My life is better because he was in it. I won’t ever forget the things I learned from Carrol and Mickey. May God bless your memories and this hard time as you say goodbye.
Vic and Laura Lee Ullrich says
Schaffer family, I am so saddened by the passing of Carroll. He was a special guy with a quick wit and a ready smile. I would like to have a nickle for every hour he spent teaching youngsters about the fine art of riding or cutting or roping or having a good time. I do know that we are richer for having known him and he will be irreplacable in our community. RIP Cowboy. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Bert & Helen Woods says
A true cowboy in every sense. That was Carrol. We will always remember his smile and the twinkle in his eyes. Our deepest sympathy to the family and to all who will miss him. May he forever be a stattle of a good horse and knee deep in grass.
Diane Hubing Dresback says
What a great loss. We will all miss the laughing eyes and teasing manner. He always made you feel good to have been around him. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Jerod, Becky, Clinton, Cullen & Cori Teller says
Margaret and family, our family is saddened by the news, yet blessed to have known Carrol. To my kids (and me) he will always be the definition of “cowboy”. To Maragret, if you ever need anything in Az, just let us know. God Bless.
Matthew & Shari McKinney says
Our hearts go out to all of you in this time of sorrow. Carrol was one of a kind and will be missed by many.
Pete and June Minow says
Margaret and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Carrol was always friendly and had time to visit, such a great cowboy. He was a fun person and is going to be missed by so many friends. Oour prayers and sympathy are with you at this sad time.
Pat Smith says
Bev, so sorry for the loss of your dad. Altho you will always miss him you will always have your many great memories of him. May God go with you and all of your family at this difficult time.
Robert And Alice Hofer says
Margaret we are saddened to hear of Carrol’s passing great memories of you two will always be with us. Our prayers are with you in this time of need.