Jean S. (Newcomb) Scheffer, 85, of Roseville, California, formerly of San Jose, and Apalachin, New York, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 16, 2022. She was born in Silver Spring, Maryland to the late Delmar and Helen Newcomb. The family moved to Endicott, New York in 1948. Jean was married to her devoted husband, Jack Scheffer, who predeceased her in 1996.
Jean will be sadly missed by her beloved family: twin brother, Ken Newcomb and sister-in-law, Jenny; son, Paul Scheffer and daughter-in-law, Martha; daughter, Katie Scheffer; grandsons Patrick Scheffer, Tim Scheffer (Ashley), Dan Scheffer (Stephanie), Matt Scheffer (Erika) and Ben Scheffer; great-grandchildren; Dominic, Tyson, Mila, Jordan and Ellyana; nephew Mark Newcomb (Lucy) and nieces Crissy Ringo (Donny), Kathy Newcomb and Angie Cooprider and brother-in-law Ed Scheffer plus numerous friends, extended family and her dog, Buddy.
Jean was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church, Roseville and St. Frances Cabrini Parish, San Jose. She was a licensed practical nurse and also worked many years for IBM, but her favorite job was Mom, Gram, Nana and Doggy Mom. She enjoyed swimming, fishing, travel and watching hockey and baseball and of course, shopping.
Family and friends are invited to Visiting hours from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, 710 Willow Street, San Jose. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 15333 Woodard Road, San Jose. Interment to follow at 12:30 p.m. at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, San Jose.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests any memorial contributions may be made to the Placer SPCA.
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