Michael Shane Schafer, 23, passed away June 9, 2015 in Dallas. He was born August 1, 1991 in Hawkins, TX to Eddie and Rochelle Schafer. He graduated from Denton High School and Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. He married Jillian Gottlieb on May 29, 2015 in Plano. He had moved to Chicago to pursue his Master of Music at DePaul University before returning to Texas for cancer treatment.

Michael was a proficient musician with an incredible tenor voice and a love of conducting. He had natural talents for cooking, woodworking, and chess and loved adventurous outdoor activities, particularly fishing and snow skiing. Michael's life was truly a testament to a quote from his favorite movie, It's a Wonderful Life: "No man is a failure who has friends."

Visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. At DeBerry Funeral Directors. A memorial service will be Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Royal Lane Baptist Church, 6702 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230, (214)-361-2809.

Michael is survived by his wife, Jillian of Louisville, Kentucky; parents, Eddie and Rochelle Schafer of Irving; brothers, Steven Schafer and wife, Linsey of Aberdeen, Scotland and Nathan Schafer of Denton; grandparents, Patsy Schafer of Irving and Virl and Janice Ruth of Irving.