Mildred Josephine Schaefer

December 13, 1912 - December 25, 2014

OBITUARY MILDRED JOSEPHINE SCHAEFER December 12, 1912 – December 25, 2014 Mildred Josephine Schaefer, 102, passed away peacefully at her home in Oxnard early morning on December 25, 2014 with family by her side. She was born December 13, 1912 in Remsen, Iowa to Albert and Rose (Vonderharr) Siemonsma. After farming for many years, Mildred and her husband, Bill moved from a farm near Worthington, MN to Santa Barbara in 1956 and in her later years moved to Oxnard. In previous years, Mildred and Bill enjoyed attending the Santa Barbara Knights of Columbus and Moose Lodge functions. She was a very active 50 year member of the Moose Lodge in Santa Barbara and she loved playing the piano at their various functions. Mildred was also a member of the Altar Society at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN; San Roque Catholic Church in Santa Barbara; and, Santa Clara Catholic Church in Oxnard. She was a practical nurse, and worked for many years at Hillside House in Santa Barbara. Mildred enjoyed spending time with family, friends, neighbors, and people in general. She especially loved her garden, needlework, and music. She was preceded in death by husbands Heye Miller and William (Bill) F. Schaefer; her son James Miller; her brother Ray Siemonsma; and, her sister Eileen Fenske. She is survived by her children Janice Hoffman (Stan) of Oxnard; Carol Klaahsen of Iowa; Rose Mary Schaefer of Oxnard; Ann Wooten (Steve) of Santa Ynez; Gene Schaefer (Sue) of Santa Barbara; and, 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 13 great, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. The family would like to thank Buena Vista Hospice for their kindness and support during her final days. The visitation and Rosary will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29th, at Welch-Ryce-Haider Mortuary, 15 E. Sola St. in Santa Barbara. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30th at San Roque Church, 3200 Calle Cedro in Santa Barbara with graveside services following at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave, Santa Barbara.