Lawrence (Larry) Arthur Schaffer (1957-2017) Larry was the third child of Ted and Bea Schaffer, and was born in Bassano, Alberta on March 13th, 1957. As a lifelong, devoted member of the Bassano Community, he was a tireless supporter of minor hockey, minor ball, Kinsmen Club, Canada Day celebrations, and Bassano Arts Council. Having a strong entrepreneurial spirit, he purchased the Esso Service Station with his brother Jerry from his father in 1979, and thus began Schaffers' Auto Center Ltd. Moreover, he was the face of AMA in the area for 30 years, and adamantly supported all local business. Larry passed away in McAllen, Texas on November 21st, 2017 after playing his best round of golf. He is predeceased by his parents Ted and Bea Schaffer, and grandson Linden Schaffer. He is survived by his 'beautiful lady' of 35 years - Dorothy Schaffer, and children Edward (Brittany) and grandson Calder Schaffer, Matthew (Jesse) Schaffer, Melissa (Jessie) Braybrook, Evelyn Schaffer, and his siblings Gerald (Sharon) Schaffer, Brenda (Douglas) Kasper, Linda (Ken) Andres, Maxine (Murray) Tkachyk, Brett (Janice) Schaffer, and numerous extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 30 ^th at 2:00 PM from the Knox Presbyterian Church, Bassano. Rev. Peter Baek and Rev. Dave Bradford officiating. Interment at Bassano Cemetery. In memory of Larry, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to STARS, Suite 100, 1519 – 35 ^th Avenue East, Edmonton International Airport   T9E 0V6.

Cremation is entrusted to Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks.