Possibly her first name was "Dorothy" and she went by her middle name of Dickson.
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Schaefer, 76, a gracious host and a homebuilder
Dec 27, 2017 - published in The Jackson Hole News & Guide - Jackson, Wyoming - Teton County, Wyoming
Longtime Jackson resident Dickson Cooke Schaefer died Dec. 17 at her home, surrounded by family, friends and her dog, Daisy. She was 76.
Her family provided the following.
Dickson grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, with summers spent at Virginia Beach with family and cousins.
In 1973, she and her two young sons moved to Jackson for what was expected to be a year. As so often happens, they fell in love with the area and stayed. Other family members were to follow her west, including sisters Annie and Grace, who moved to Aspen, Colorado, and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, respectively, cousins Molly Frobeck, Mimi Stein and Bobbie Stein, and more recently, her son, Donnie Cooke.
In Jackson, Dickson found the love of her life, Cub Schaefer, who created a calm and loving home for her with a heavy focus on great food. Sadly, he died in 2001, at the young age of 56.
Cub built affordable housing in Victor, Idaho, a business Dickson continued after his death, partnering with Molly and Donnie.
Dickson was the consummate hostess. Her home was always open to friends and family, who were treated to her wonderful hospitality and the best meals in town.
In the winter of 1978, when the temperature in Jackson dropped to 60 below and the power was lost, Dickson threw her soup pot on the fireplace, gathered what she had in her pantry, and served a large crowd of friends and family the most delectable meal imaginable.
She knew where the wildlife was hiding and was a great guide. She always had an extra supply of heavy jackets, hats and gloves for her house guests. The hot tub was always hot, the wine chilled just right, and you knew you were in for a treat.
She was a caring and devoted caregiver for both the physical and emotional needs of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Cooke, and her husband, Cub Schaefer.
She leaves behind her son, Donnie; two sisters, Annie (Steve Pfeiffer) Cooke and Grace (Clark) Lusk; grandson Graham; granddaughter Bailey; nephew Sheppard Lusk; and many cousins and friends, including her devoted Virginia Beach friend Anne Smith.
Her family would like to thank the wonderful staff and caregivers from Elder Care Advisors, St. John's Hospice, and the medical staff at St. John's Medical Center, who watched over her and made her last days comfortable. Family and friends will gather in Jackson at a future date to scatter Dickson's ashes in the same location as those of Michael and Cub. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. John's Hospice, P.O. Box 428, Jackson, WY 83001.
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Schaefer, 76, a gracious host and a homebuilder
Dec 27, 2017 - published in The Jackson Hole News & Guide - Jackson, Wyoming - Teton County, Wyoming
Longtime Jackson resident Dickson Cooke Schaefer died Dec. 17 at her home, surrounded by family, friends and her dog, Daisy. She was 76.
Her family provided the following.
Dickson grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, with summers spent at Virginia Beach with family and cousins.
In 1973, she and her two young sons moved to Jackson for what was expected to be a year. As so often happens, they fell in love with the area and stayed. Other family members were to follow her west, including sisters Annie and Grace, who moved to Aspen, Colorado, and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, respectively, cousins Molly Frobeck, Mimi Stein and Bobbie Stein, and more recently, her son, Donnie Cooke.
In Jackson, Dickson found the love of her life, Cub Schaefer, who created a calm and loving home for her with a heavy focus on great food. Sadly, he died in 2001, at the young age of 56.
Cub built affordable housing in Victor, Idaho, a business Dickson continued after his death, partnering with Molly and Donnie.
Dickson was the consummate hostess. Her home was always open to friends and family, who were treated to her wonderful hospitality and the best meals in town.
In the winter of 1978, when the temperature in Jackson dropped to 60 below and the power was lost, Dickson threw her soup pot on the fireplace, gathered what she had in her pantry, and served a large crowd of friends and family the most delectable meal imaginable.
She knew where the wildlife was hiding and was a great guide. She always had an extra supply of heavy jackets, hats and gloves for her house guests. The hot tub was always hot, the wine chilled just right, and you knew you were in for a treat.
She was a caring and devoted caregiver for both the physical and emotional needs of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Cooke, and her husband, Cub Schaefer.
She leaves behind her son, Donnie; two sisters, Annie (Steve Pfeiffer) Cooke and Grace (Clark) Lusk; grandson Graham; granddaughter Bailey; nephew Sheppard Lusk; and many cousins and friends, including her devoted Virginia Beach friend Anne Smith.
Her family would like to thank the wonderful staff and caregivers from Elder Care Advisors, St. John's Hospice, and the medical staff at St. John's Medical Center, who watched over her and made her last days comfortable. Family and friends will gather in Jackson at a future date to scatter Dickson's ashes in the same location as those of Michael and Cub. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. John's Hospice, P.O. Box 428, Jackson, WY 83001.
Possibly her first name was "Dorothy" and she went by her middle name of Dickson.
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Schaefer, 76, a gracious host and a homebuilder
Dec 27, 2017 - published in The Jackson Hole News & Guide - Jackson, Wyoming - Teton County, Wyoming
Longtime Jackson resident Dickson Cooke Schaefer died Dec. 17 at her home, surrounded by family, friends and her dog, Daisy. She was 76.
Her family provided the following.
Dickson grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, with summers spent at Virginia Beach with family and cousins.
In 1973, she and her two young sons moved to Jackson for what was expected to be a year. As so often happens, they fell in love with the area and stayed. Other family members were to follow her west, including sisters Annie and Grace, who moved to Aspen, Colorado, and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, respectively, cousins Molly Frobeck, Mimi Stein and Bobbie Stein, and more recently, her son, Donnie Cooke.
In Jackson, Dickson found the love of her life, Cub Schaefer, who created a calm and loving home for her with a heavy focus on great food. Sadly, he died in 2001, at the young age of 56.
Cub built affordable housing in Victor, Idaho, a business Dickson continued after his death, partnering with Molly and Donnie.
Dickson was the consummate hostess. Her home was always open to friends and family, who were treated to her wonderful hospitality and the best meals in town.
In the winter of 1978, when the temperature in Jackson dropped to 60 below and the power was lost, Dickson threw her soup pot on the fireplace, gathered what she had in her pantry, and served a large crowd of friends and family the most delectable meal imaginable.
She knew where the wildlife was hiding and was a great guide. She always had an extra supply of heavy jackets, hats and gloves for her house guests. The hot tub was always hot, the wine chilled just right, and you knew you were in for a treat.
She was a caring and devoted caregiver for both the physical and emotional needs of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Cooke, and her husband, Cub Schaefer.
She leaves behind her son, Donnie; two sisters, Annie (Steve Pfeiffer) Cooke and Grace (Clark) Lusk; grandson Graham; granddaughter Bailey; nephew Sheppard Lusk; and many cousins and friends, including her devoted Virginia Beach friend Anne Smith.
Her family would like to thank the wonderful staff and caregivers from Elder Care Advisors, St. John's Hospice, and the medical staff at St. John's Medical Center, who watched over her and made her last days comfortable. Family and friends will gather in Jackson at a future date to scatter Dickson's ashes in the same location as those of Michael and Cub. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. John's Hospice, P.O. Box 428, Jackson, WY 83001.
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Schaefer, 76, a gracious host and a homebuilder
Dec 27, 2017 - published in The Jackson Hole News & Guide - Jackson, Wyoming - Teton County, Wyoming
Longtime Jackson resident Dickson Cooke Schaefer died Dec. 17 at her home, surrounded by family, friends and her dog, Daisy. She was 76.
Her family provided the following.
Dickson grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, with summers spent at Virginia Beach with family and cousins.
In 1973, she and her two young sons moved to Jackson for what was expected to be a year. As so often happens, they fell in love with the area and stayed. Other family members were to follow her west, including sisters Annie and Grace, who moved to Aspen, Colorado, and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, respectively, cousins Molly Frobeck, Mimi Stein and Bobbie Stein, and more recently, her son, Donnie Cooke.
In Jackson, Dickson found the love of her life, Cub Schaefer, who created a calm and loving home for her with a heavy focus on great food. Sadly, he died in 2001, at the young age of 56.
Cub built affordable housing in Victor, Idaho, a business Dickson continued after his death, partnering with Molly and Donnie.
Dickson was the consummate hostess. Her home was always open to friends and family, who were treated to her wonderful hospitality and the best meals in town.
In the winter of 1978, when the temperature in Jackson dropped to 60 below and the power was lost, Dickson threw her soup pot on the fireplace, gathered what she had in her pantry, and served a large crowd of friends and family the most delectable meal imaginable.
She knew where the wildlife was hiding and was a great guide. She always had an extra supply of heavy jackets, hats and gloves for her house guests. The hot tub was always hot, the wine chilled just right, and you knew you were in for a treat.
She was a caring and devoted caregiver for both the physical and emotional needs of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Cooke, and her husband, Cub Schaefer.
She leaves behind her son, Donnie; two sisters, Annie (Steve Pfeiffer) Cooke and Grace (Clark) Lusk; grandson Graham; granddaughter Bailey; nephew Sheppard Lusk; and many cousins and friends, including her devoted Virginia Beach friend Anne Smith.
Her family would like to thank the wonderful staff and caregivers from Elder Care Advisors, St. John's Hospice, and the medical staff at St. John's Medical Center, who watched over her and made her last days comfortable. Family and friends will gather in Jackson at a future date to scatter Dickson's ashes in the same location as those of Michael and Cub. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. John's Hospice, P.O. Box 428, Jackson, WY 83001.
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