Llewellyn C. "Wally" Shafe

Llewellyn C. "Wally" Shafe Bellevue "Wally" Llewellyn Carl Shafe, 83. of Bellevue, died December 17, 2009 at Battle Creek Health System. He was born June 26, 1926, the son of Carl and Betty (Larison) Shafe in Bellevue. Wally retired, after working for over 30 years, from Interstate Motor Freight in 1983. Wally and Mary Jane built, owned and operated the A&W Drive-In of Bellevue until 1977 and they still own and operate the Bellevue Mini-Storage. Wally also provided a hay service for over 20 years. Together the couple enjoyed working, traveling, reading, dancing and visiting with family and friends. Wally is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Jane (Veramay) Shafe of Bellevue; their sons, Jack (Alicia) Shafe of Knoxville, Tennessee, Larry Shafe of Battle Creek; daughter, Judy (Ron) McMillan of Bellevue; grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Shafe-Wulf, Parnell Shafe, Pete (Sarah) Otto, Grant Shafe, Ava Shafe, Robert McMillan; and three great grandchildren, Gary, Julia and Emma Otto. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4:00 p.m. and 6 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 at Bellevue First Baptist Church with Pastor Don Francis officiating. Interment, Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Memorial donations may go to a charity of one's choice. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com