JaNeen passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 8, 2020 at the age of 86. JaNeen was born September 14, 1933 in Los Angeles to Symmes and Audrey Schafer. JaNeen was a FAA certified flight instructor for in-flight services, emergencies etc. She taught at several colleges and started at Western Airlines, a lifelong dream she attained and excelled at. She had a 48 year long career in the airline industry.
Janeen's early years were spent with the Hermosa Beach surf community where she had many friends and enjoyed the beach life style from a young age. She married her husband, Philip, and they had a son, Marty Hoffman.
She is survived by her son, Marty; daughter in law, Santhi; grandson, Timothy; brothers, Jack and Kent Schafer; nieces, Judy and Cindy and nephew Mark Schafer.