Neomi Jane Schaefer

      Neomi Jane (Robinson) Schaefer, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2006 at the Parkview Care Center, Fairfield, Iowa. She had been a resident at Parkview since September, 2006 following a stroke. On May 2, 1974 Neomi had a falll while riding her bicycle. After surviving a life threatening brain surgery, she never gave up and continued to work and enjoy life.

      A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006, at First Lutheran Church, Fairfield, with Pastor Marvin Robeck officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, following the service.

      Friends and relatives can sign a memorial book at the Behner Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairfield, or visit www.behnerfh.com to send online condolences.

      Memorial gifts to the Education Foundation of Fairfield Public Schools, Inc. or the First Lutheran Church Roofing Fund may be made in lieu of flowers. They can be mailed to Jim Salts, 2223 185th Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

For a complete obituary, read the Dec. 4 Fairfield Ledger.