Lucy Jane (Lewis) Schafer began her journey here on earth on November
21, 1933 and entered into the next leg of her journey on April 25, 2015.
She was born to Eldo and Opal (Walker) Lewis and her roots run deep in
the Weed and Crowflat areas. Lucy Jane married John Gilbert Schafer on
April 28, 1956 in Anapra, NM. Around 1960 they moved to the Lewis
family ranch on Crowflat. Lucy Jane was active in the ranching industry.
She was a devoted member and officer of the Otero Cowbelles, member and
board member of New Mexico Cattle Grower's Association, member of Farm
Bureau, and a founding member and officer of the Otero County
Cattleman's Association. She received many awards for her dedication and
service to all aspects of the industry. She loved the ranch, country
people, horses, a good fiddle tune, and dancing.
Lucy Jane was
preceded in death by her husband John, her parents Eldo and Opal, one
sister Millie Dodge, and her Aunt Cordelia Lewis. She is survived by her
three daughters Jonna Lou Schafer & Dale Leith of the family home,
Sheri & Ken McCain from Beaumont TX, Rhonda & Earl Mitchell from
Clovis NM, one grandson Jason Mitchell from Clovis NM, one sister Ruth
Tanner from Pinon NM, one brother Harvey Lewis (Pow Wow) from Las Cruces
NM, a brother-in-law Tom Rogers of Kingman AZ and numerous nieces and
two nephews.
Services will be conducted at a later date. Memorials may be given to a charity of your choice or to:
Otero Cowbelles
Opal Lewis Memorial Fund
[%] Estelle Bond
PO Box 427
High Rolls New Mexico 88325
Otero County Cattleman's Association
PO Box 595
Weed New Mexico 88354
Professional
care and arrangements are being provided by Steed-Todd Funeral Home,
800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis, New Mexico 88101 (575) 763-5541. You may
sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com.
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