James "Jim" Schaeffer

James Carl Schaeffer, age 75 of Paul, Idaho passed away Tuesday January 26, 2016, at his home, with his family by his side.

Jim was born in Rupert, Idaho on April 6, 1940, the son of Rudy and Clara Schaeffer.

Upon graduating from Minico High School in 1958, Jim operated a service station in Paul.

In 1960, Jim married Dianne Rae Higley and together they raised two sons, Danny and Roger.

After several years in the custom farming business and traveling to different states harvesting potatoes in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, Jim and Dianne purchased a farm north of Paul. Jim and Dianne loved the farming life where they worked side by side; growing their operation; raising potatoes, sugar beets and grain. Later Jim started into the cattle business where he raised beef cattle and replacement dairy heifers.

Jim learned the sport of Horse Cutting and with his wife they both took part in the joy of raising, training and showing Cutting Horses. Jim also loved antiques and collected all types, from early Model T's to steel wheeled antique tractors.

Surviving Jim is his loving wife of 55 years, Dianne, children, Dan Schaeffer, Roger (Kae) Schaeffer. Two brothers, Howard Schaeffer of Portland, OR, Ray Schaeffer of Anchorage, AK, and two sisters, Joyce (Bo) Elliston of Anchorage, AK, and Darla (Craig) Kraus of Rupert, ID. Ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Rudy and Clara.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. February 3, 2016 at the Rupert Trinity Lutheran Church. Viewing and gathering for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the mortuary and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Services will conclude with burial in the Paul cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at hansen-mortuary.com

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Minico High School Ag Department at the DL Evans Burley Branch.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Feb. 3, 2016