John C. Schaeffer

John was a true Fresno native. He enjoyed horses, fishing, hunting, and boating. He enjoyed working with his hands, building things. He took great pride in building what is now the family vacation home in Bass Lake, Ca. He loved working outdoors, around his home and was an avid gardner. John loved to sing! John sang in the Fresno First Baptist Church choir every Sunday morning for 12 years. He sang with the Scottish Rite Brothers chorus for many local Fresno retirement homes. John was one of the original New Wrinkles cast members and was a fixture in the show for over 20 years. John was a member of the Las Palmas Lodge #366 free and accepted Masons. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite on the Supreme Council and a member of the Tehran Temple. John was a Pooh-Baah and a member of the Fresno Hi 12. But most of all, John loved his family.

The family would like to give thanks to John's caregivers that took care of not only John, but special care of his wife Geneva during the last two years of his life. They are, Rob Smith, Rich Vera II, Janel Ortiz, Haley Ortiz, Janet Moradian, and a special thank you to Maria Osuna. All of your love and support is deeply appreciated. John loved you all very much.

John is survived by his wife Geneva; brother, Marion Schaeffer; sister, Doris Mc Coy of Fresno; son, Dick Davis and his wife Pam of Hanford, Ca; son, Kenny Davis and his wife Janice of Oakhurst, Ca; five grandchildren, Michael Davis of Fresno, Rick Davis of Lompoc, Ca., Stacy Davis of Tulare, Ca., Monique Kelly of Fresno, and Nicole Profitt of Kelseyville, Ca.; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Visitation will be held at Stephens & Bean Chapel on Sunday, November 27, 2011, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held at Fresno First Baptist Church, 1400 E. Saginaw Way, on Monday, November 28, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

Remembrances may be made to The Fresno First Baptist Church of Fresno; and The Fresno Hi 12 Children's Fund.