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    Celebrating the life of

    Dorothy Schaefer

    03 Mar 1933 - 03 Oct 2020

    Family and friends

    This timeline is in memory of Dorothy Ann (Barnett) Schaefer, who passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020 at the age of 87, at her home in Palo Alto, California.

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    1933Kilkenny, MN, United States

    Mary Sturges Dorothy Ann Barnett was born at home in Kilkenny, Minnesota in 1933.

    3 Mar 1933

    Mary Sturges Family home where Dorothy was born.

    1934

    Mary Sturges Dorothy and her Dad, James Barnett Sr.

    1935Kilkenny, MN, United States

    Mary Sturges Dorothy, the Barnett cousins, and Mary Ellen.

    1938

    Mary Sturges Sisters Dorothy, Jean, and Mary Ellen.

    1939Kilkenny, MN, United States

    Mary Sturges Barnett girls on the family farm.

    1940Kilkenny, MN, United States

    Mary Sturges First Communion.

    1940Kilkenny, MN, United States

    Mary Sturges At home with her sisters, Jean and Mary Ellen.

    1953

    Mary Sturges Graduating from nursing school.

    1 Apr 1995Livermore, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Celebrating at nephew Michael's wedding in 1995.

    1997Asilomar, CA

    Mary Sturges Barnett family reunion- Cousins Dorothy, Jim, Jim G, Jean, Kathy, Carol, and Marie.

    2002Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

    Mary Sturges Dorothy traveled to Iran in 2002 with Global Exchange.

    2007

    Mary Sturges Celebrating her birthday with daughter, Sandra.

    2008Bariloche, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Mary Sturges Exploring Argentina on a chairlift to Companaro Hill.

    2009Foster City, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Mother and daughter.

    12 Jun 2010Half Moon Bay, CA

    Sandra Sweet Fun beach day with Rachel and Sandra!

    2011Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Happy birthday!

    2011Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Celebrating with her sister, Jean.

    12 Nov 2011Foster City, CA

    Sandra Sweet Sleepover at Grandma's!

    12 Nov 2011Foster City, CA

    Sandra Sweet Sleepover at Grandma's!

    2012Menlo Park, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges A very special birthday dinner prepared by friend and chef, Jacquie.

    Jacqueline S. I remember this night so vividly. I loved cooking for you all. xoxo
    2012Foster City, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges An adventurous spirit. Getting a tattoo for her 79th birthday!

    2013Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Dorothy with her brother, Jim and sister-in-law Ruth.

    2013Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Daughter, Susan and son-in-law Rich celebrate together.

    2013Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Brother, Jim surprised Dorothy for her 80th birthday!

    2013Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Celebrating 80 years!

    2013

    Mary Sturges Volunteering at daughter, Sandra's foot washing event for the homeless.

    Jacqueline S. Always supporting her family--rain or shine...and boy, did it rain that day!!! She was so proud!
    5 Jan 2013Foster City, CA

    Sandra Sweet Sleepover at Grandma's!

    3 Feb 2013Livermore, CA

    Sandra Sweet Celebrating Mary's Birthday!

    29 Sep 2013Coupa Cafe

    Kim Scherba Bruder Sandra’s 50th birthday party.

    11 Apr 2014Coupa Cafe, Stanford, CA

    Sandra Sweet Breakfast at Coupa Cafe! Mother loves her coffee and chocolate!

    27 Sep 2014

    Mary Sturges Mary and Aunt Dorothy.

    2015Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Celebrating March birthdays with Dottie's nephew, Michael, and his wife, Mary.

    May 2016Mountain View, CA, United States

    Susan Redelfs Dottie at the high school graduation of her granddaughter, Rachel

    29 Aug 2017San Carlos Restaurant

    Kim Scherba Bruder Mother and daughter lunch

    3 Mar 2018Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Surprise birthday party! - Jean, Mary, John, Ruth, Jim, Patty, Dorothy, and Sandra.

    3 Mar 2018Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Celebrating mom's 85th birthday.

    1 Apr 2018

    Mary Sturges Mary, Dorothy, and Sandra at Easter brunch.

    18 Jun 2018Peoples's homes, restaurants, now Zoom

    Margaret Divine Ladies Lunch Group, meeting monthly for decades, Jan behind camera

    16 Jul 2018Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA

    Sandra Sweet Dottie with Lorraine Scherba at Mother/Daughter dinner

    21 Jul 2018

    Jacqueline Steiner Dottie & Sandra summer dinner at Jacquie & Don's house

    26 Nov 2018

    Jacqueline Steiner Thanksgiving Day at Jacquie & Don's house. Don, Jeff, Dot, Mary, Sandra

    26 Nov 2018Menlo Park, CA, United States

    Jacqueline Steiner Thanksgiving Day at Jacquie & Don's house. Mary, Dot, Jacquie, Sandra.

    19 Jul 2019Stanford Shopping Center

    Sandra Sweet Mom and Sandra sharing a meal.

    23 Jul 2019Tender Greens, Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto

    Kim Scherba Bruder Lunch for the fun of it!

    21 Sep 2019

    Susan Redelfs Dottie at Trudy Leist's home for lunch

    29 Sep 2019

    Jacqueline Steiner Sandra's Birthday at Madera Restaurant

    29 Sep 2019Madera Restaurant, Menlo Park, CA

    Jacqueline Steiner Sandra's Birthday at Madera Restaurant

    24 Dec 2019Menlo Park, CA, United States

    Jacqueline Steiner Christmas Eve Dinner at Jacquie & Don's house. Sandra, Don, Jacquie, Dottie, Jeff (Taking the photo: Maria)

    2020Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Mary Sturges Enjoying a Georgian(Country) feast.

    Dorothy Ann (Barnett) Schaefer passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020 at the age of 87, at her home in Palo Alto, California. Dottie was born March 3, 1933 in Kilkenny, Minnesota, the second of the four children of James J. Barnett and Ann Kockelman Barnett. She graduated from McKinley High School before going to Saint Marys School of Nursing ...

    Susan Redelfs3 Oct 2020

    Dottie was one of most amazing women. She gave of herself without thought of personal rewards.She was adventurous.funny and joyous.Her family was her greatest blessing in her life.We have been friends for fifty years .Love to the dearest girls. I will miss her so much.

    Dona Langley14 Oct 2020