Earl Arthur Vander Schaaf

Earl was born on November 24, 1937 in Artesia, California. He was a successful dairy farmer and hay salesman his entire life. Earl was known as a prankster and always had mischief in his beautiful blue eyes. He met his match when he married his wife, Elizabeth, in July of 1960. They raised 3 children of their own, but were always willing and able to help those in need. In his spare time, he loved to bowl, golf, race speed boats, play cards with his friends and play pool. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at his home on the river in Parker, Arizona.

Earl is preceded in death by, his parents Earl and Cornelia Marie Vander Schaaf, brother John Vander Schaaf, sister Florence Herrema, and great grand son John Raymond Morris.

Earl is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth (Roukema) Vander Schaaf, his sister Audrey Lanting,

his son Earl Vander Schaaf, his daughters Marie Killinger and Audrey Cole, his grandchildren Westly Vander Schaaf, Jardin Killinger, Breyann Killinger, Amanda Morris, Dillon Vander Schaaf, Kearstin Cole and RJ Cole, and his great grandchildren Eleanor Morris, Paisley Huezo, and Jackson Killinger.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Alzheimer's Association.