Today we heard the sad news that we had lost a shining star.
Our friend Anne Schafer was lost in a tragic car accident last evening on the Dan Ryan Expressway. The Lillstreet Metals Department will never be the same without her positive energy & infectious laugh. As a grade school teacher & metalsmithing instructor she had a wonderful impact on so many. And as a friend, SO many more!!! She will be missed dearly…
Our dear departed friend Anne Schafer on the left… with Pam Robinson.
And on the Lillstreet rooftop with more metalsmithing friends!!!
Remembering the good times.
Remembering her smile.
Remembering her laugh.
Remembering Anne.
Her standard greeting was always “Hello, friend”… with a bit of pause & inflection.
You’d hear her in the hallway. Always with a hug. And semi-smirky “Hello, friend.”
Sadly, it’s my turn…
“Goodbye, friend.”
Indeed, she will be missed. I didn’t know her well, but I was always impressed by her vibrant energy. My heart goes out to her family and her many dear friends. {{hugs}}