Obituary of Ferne Elizabeth Schaufert

October 17, 1941 – Calgary, Alberta

November 28, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Ferne Elizabeth Schaufert (nee Wathen) of Calgary, AB, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 83 years.

Ferne was born in Calgary, AB, on October 17, 1941, and grew up on a farm in the Strathmore, AB, area. She eventually moved to Calgary, where she would meet her husband Wilf. They were married on June 27, 1964.

She worked as a secretary for several years with the Calgary School Board at Ernest Morrow Jr. High School and Jack James Secondary School.

She loved gardening, along with camping, knitting, and crocheting. She also loved to dance and look after her dog Missy.

Ferne is survived by her son Lorne Schaufert (Michelle) and daughter Tracey (Stuart) MacKenzie

Ferne was predeceased by her husband Wilf, her sister Arlene Brandt, and her brother Rick Wathen (Elaine).

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Ferne’s family here.

In living memory of Ferne Schaufert, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.