A Christmas Tree for Lorna  / Gini Hebron (sister-in-law)
Dear Scott and Paddy, Thanks for encouraging me to write. About 30 years ago Lorna crotcheted star snow flakes for Ron and I when we were first married and didn't have much to put on the tree. This year I pulled out the snowflakes which I always use and I realized how special they were because she crotcheted very few things. I don't think she even made herself any! Although, it is Christmas and life goes on - I didn't feel like putting much else on my tree! I had some dried red roses- her favorite flower which I used and lots of baby's breath tucked in here and there. Lots of white lights instead of colored and few other irridscent clear ornaments completed the look. The tree was a blue spruce which we don't usually get - we cut it down ourselves from a tree lot. I started making snowflakes myself to add. I started with tatting a circle and then crotcheted whatever pattern came out! ?@#$! . Every other day or so I would make one. My daughter Margaret said they were not eight sided and perfect like Lorna's were. She thought mine looked like odd doll house doilies! Well I tried. Lorna, would always challenge me in my cross stitch and sewing. She would either tell me she didn't think I would be any good at doing that because I wasn't detail oriented enough. Or she would tell me that quilting would be too hard and she would not attempt it - implying that I should also give it up! Both of these statements caused me to want desperately to prove her wrong. Which actually helped me to be more painstaking and less carefree in my approach. Her influence will always be with me, her presence felt. She was alot like my Grandmother Jacobsen who was a neat nik too and could also tell you where everything goes and is in her whole house! Maybe some of this will one day rub off on me~ Somehow, in some way I need to continue to feel my loss and not pretend that it isn't there. I miss her. My Christmas tree for Lorna really helped. I also found some other pictures of her and gave them away as gifts this year. It helps to remember her and to be thankful for all that she meant to us. Gini Close

She will be missed  / Barbara Nelson (friend)

Knowing Lorna was a delight.  She always tickled me with her ways... 

I always felt no matter when we talked that we had just hung up the phone or just said goodbye.  The conversation seemed to always start somewhere in the middle (her middle by the way).  But, if you listened just for a minute you could be convinced you knew exactly what she was saying and start right up.  This always kept me on my toes being around her.

Her story with me professionally is one I share with many of my clients. She of course knew me quite a few years thru TT Minor and Ashley (my daughter). But, when it came time to hire a realtor she interviewed me and asked for references. That was fine, but having worked with me, when she went to sell the home she bought thru me, she intereviewed me again and asked for references as "she hadn't worked with me as a listing agent".  I loved her for that. It is a memory I will continue to share with future clients and it brings warmth to my heart. 

I loved working with her both personally and professionally. She was a caring and kind woman.  She touched many many lives in a poositive way.  I felt like I got to know her so much better after her memorial too! What a lovely service.  

I am sorry for your loss, I know what it is like to lose a parent. Especially one so close to you in so many ways.  I believe she does live on around us tho, so just take a moment and think about her and she in spirit will be there.

My best to you and your family Scott.

Barbara J Nelson

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Contribution for Lorna  / Ken Hackett (Catholic Relief Services )
I am pleased to notify you that Catholic Relief Services has received a contribution made in loving memory of Mrs. Lorna Jean Schaper to support CRS project: Reinforcement of the training center in Benin. CRS Benin provides technical and material support to Caritas training centers located in three Beninese departments where child trafficking is most endemic. The children receive food, clothing, medical care, support and education at the centers.
This generous gift was given by:

Ms. Mary E. Coles
9255 36th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98126

This gift will further Catholic Relief Service’s programs around the world – programs that reach out to people in need when disasters strike, programs that promote peace and justice in a broken world, and programs that empower economically poor people to make a better world for themselves.

As we feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, care for the sick, and work in partnership with our brothers and sisters to build a brighter future, we are honored that Mrs. Lorna Jean Schaper is associated with our work, which helped 62 million people in more than 98 countries and territories around the world.

May God bless you and yours,

Ken Hackett
President
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Cart-Wheels / Dick Allyn


Lorna's brothers said she turned cart-wheels as a kid.  That happened at Boeing , too.  She worked for me several years...and we were friends ever since.  She circled around all of us.  Myrna & I miss her. Close

Dear Scott,  / Hilary Greenstreet (Friend)

Dear Scott,

Thank you so much for the beautiful memorial service you put together for your mother.  My husband, Jeff, and I felt deeply moved and appreciative of the slide show, the beautiful music, and the wonderful testimonials.

I didn't want to prolong the service by adding my comments to those already made, but I do want to let you know how important your mother's friendship was to me for the last year and a half.  

Whenever we had a new member join the group, we would go around the circle and introduce ourselves.  Most of us just said our first name, but your mother always gave her full name, always mentioned her work with children, and always concluded by saying, "And I have a wonderful son who takes very good care of me."

To me, the characteristic of your mother's which was most outstanding was her emotional generousity.  She was genuinely concerned about each and every member of our group, often offering sage advice, sometimes just sympathy, but always letting us know she had heard what we were concerned about.  

Your mother was my greatest cheerleader, admonishing me whenever I began to worry about a recurrence of my breast cancer and encouraging me (okay, DEMANDING) that I be more positive and just live my life as if I were going to live to be 100.  

During the time when she wasn't comfortable driving and Jeff and I drove her to Gilda's, we often talked about her work, her life, and her wonderful son and daughter-in-law.  As so many people pointed out at the memorial service, your mother was profoundly proud of you, understood what a treasure you were to her, and told anyone and everyone how lucky she was.  Obviously, we were the lucky ones. . .to have had her in our lives.

I will keep your mother's kind, inspiration words and love in my heart, as I know many others will.  In that way, your mother will always be with us, thank God!

Much love,


Hilary Greenstreet

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Lorna will be truly missed!  / Gini Hebron (sister-in-law)
Lorna was a wonderful teacher not only for reading, but for sewing and cross-stitch - which she helped me . She also really cared about children in low economic conditions and wanted to see them develope to their fullest potential. Lorna worked hard at understanding them and their situations. She helped me to understand the children I worked with in downtown Seattle. She will always be remembered as some one who was nonjudgmental and compassionate. When Margaret attended school in Canada twice Lorna celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving with us which she hosted! I count it one of life's blessings to have known her. The trips we took to Whistler twice and Hawaii once were lots of fun. I am so glad I opened up my heart 4 years ago to consider not just a sister in law but a dear friend as well! She was very courageous in her battle against Cancer and we are grateful for the extra time we had with her because she went through as much treatment as she did. It's really hard loosing her, but we know she is in a much better place now, so we are grateful that she knew the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and we will see her when we go to heaven. Gini Close

In loving memory..  / Jan Wheeler (A friend )
Dear Scott and Family -
I met Lorna through Gilda's and she became a weekly friend that I could count on to give me support and warmth when I needed it most.  She talked about you all with love, happiness and her unique brand of humor.   I loved her independent spirit even in her fight with cancer.  We talked once for 4 hours in a Tully's that covered a lifetime for us both - that's how I will remember her, full of love, life, advice and caring.  I am happy I got to know her for a short while, and I will miss her.

In loving memory for your wonderful mother, I'm sure she's looking down on us all now and shaking her head, while making her lists.

~Jan Close

A Special Friend  / Mary O'Connor (friend)
   My first memory of Lorna was when I went to TT Minor to "sub" for her for two weeks while she was on jury duty. I don't remember her so much as I remember her desk. The lap drawer was impeccably organized with small containers for each item. The last visit with Lorna was spent trying to install a phone on the wall next to her bed and never getting it quite level in spite of numerous attempts. I am sure that she found someone to ultimately "get it right."
   Between these two memories of the "neatnik", were 16 years of friendship including camping at Fay Bainbridge Park, eating at Mongolian Grills and IHOP, attending Thunderbird games, and various other activities.
   Lorna taught me everything I know about supervising elementary school recess and a lot about the joy of teaching reading.
   She was a good friend, but she leaves behind some very special memories. Close

Remembering my Mom  / Scott Schaper (Son)

My Mom was one of the greatest list makers.  I have been amazed at how many people love her.  I loved her so much while she was sick, that it felt like it hurt.  I still have lists that she left me to follow.

Col 3:20 "Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord."

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