Austin Schader

Austin Schader, 81, of Farmington left this world surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 23, 2007.

He was born September 5, 1926 at Health, Arkansas to Ed and Ada Barker Schader.

Dad started to school at Health, then, when his family moved to Hazel Valley, he attended school there. As a young boy, he worked on the farm and in the timber with his grandfather, dad and brothers. He also helped his dad in the workshop where he learned all about woodworking. Dad had an amazing ability when it came to wood. His children and grandchildren all cherish furniture that he made. He loved to share his life in stories. Everyone, especially his grandchildren, would sit for hours listening to every word. He grew the most beautiful garden that supplied the generations of his family with tators. On September 7, 1944 he married Robbie Jean Stout, the love of his life. As a husband and father, he worked at Springfield Wagon Company, Fulbrights Wood Products, Ayers Furniture, Baldwin Piano Company and Ayrshire Electronics. He was a member of Hill Avenue Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Jesse, Bill and Everett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Robbie, of the home. One son, Bobby Schader and wife, Lynn, of Farmington One daughter, Judy Spurlock and husband, Gary, of Fayetteville One brother, George Schader of Vancouver, Washington One sister, Velma Fraley of Greenland Nine grandchildren: Tammi Schader Cooper, Lisa Schader Phillips, Mike Spurlock, Shawn Spurlock, Justin Spurlock, Sandy Taylor, Stacy Bell, Kendal Schader and Dakota Schader Ten great-grandchildren: Luke Blakemore, Brooke Cooper, Kris Phillips, Megan Phillips, Lindzee Spurlock, Adrienne Spurlock, Parker King, Colton Bell, Baleigh Bell and Samantha Taylor Two great-great-granddaughters: Ava Blakemore and Zaylee Melton

Dad has left this earthly home, but he will live forever in our hearts and spirits. The family would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Hayward, Dr. Moulton and Washington Regional Hospice, especially Genia.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, at Hill Avenue Church of Christ in Fayetteville with Scott Gage officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Moores Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial be made in Dads name to: Washington Regional Hospice 34 W. Colt Square, Suite 1 Fayetteville, AR 72703