Dore’ Schaffer, 83

Dore’ Schaffer of Big Arm/Polson passed away peacefully the morning of Dec, 12, 2020, at The Retreat assisted living facility in Polson, after suffering 4 four-plus years with dementia; this after a life devoted to serving and loving everyone she was ever associated with.

She was born May 31, 1937, to James and Vi Andrews in Hot Springs. She married Darold Schaffer June 5, 1955, in Sanders County.

She is survived by her husband, Darold; four children, Greg Schaffer (Peggy), Zonda Perry (Jim), Robbin Schaffer (Denise), and Diana Sims (Joel); 13 grandchildren, (plus Brett in heaven who passed at age 11), and 22 great-grandchildren.

Dore’ had a great artistic talent and achieved a Associate of Science in Interior Design degree. Her homes were always warmly decorated and with her loving spirit always made visitors, friends and strangers feel welcome. She always sought and welcomed opportunities to serve others through community and church service and created many close friends.

During 65 years together, Darold and Dore’ lived in Northwest Montana, the Seattle area, California, Tennessee and Utah. They returned to the Flathead and Mission areas of western Montana for their senior years.

The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory in Polson is caring for the family.