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Raymond Shaffer Obituary
Raymond Paul Shaffer has gone to his new home in Heaven on March 1, 2007.
He was born March 8, 1928, in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence and Edith Shaffer. He attended Kenmore High and married his high school sweetheart, Helen, wife of 57 years. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Ray worked in various sales positions before retiring in Westfield Center, Ohio. Ray loved family gatherings that always included his infamous stories. He was an active member of his church and enjoyed all sports, especially hunting, fishing, and golf.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Hudson (Robert). He will be deeply missed by his wife, Helen Shaffer; brother, Lawrence Shaffer (Dorothy); son, Gary Shaffer; daughters, Deborah Port, Cynthia Chidsey (Darryl), Cheryl Bittner (Terry); nine grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Blvd. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Johnson United Methodist Church, where the body will lie in state for one hour before time of service. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Memorials may be sent to Johnson United Methodist Church, 3409 Johnson Road, Barberton, Ohio 44203.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Shaffer
Cathy Holland/ Green
March 11, 2007
Helen, and Family, I just came home for a week, I am living in Fla. after retiring in april, I was going through the Beacon Journals and saw that Ray passed. I am so saddened by the news as I know how much he will be missed, he was a great man and such a caring person. My parents are not doing very well at this time my dad is and has been in a wheel chair for over a year and my mother is so tired, life sometimes has ways of not quite being fair. You were very lucky to have had all the wonderful years to spend together,you two had a wonderful life that not everyone gets. May God be with you through these trying days and months, and know that you are thought about.
Richard Gebhardt
March 5, 2007
Sorry to hear about Ray. We were next door neighbors on 23rd street in Kenmore when we were kids, and played together. After we graduated from Kenmore High School we went our separate ways, and I saw him only a few times in the sixty ensuing years. The most recent was several years ago at one of the "Class of '46" reunions. He was a nice guy.
Marjorie Forsch
March 4, 2007
Helen and family
Our deepest sympathies in your great loss. Ray and Neut were our next door neighbors when we were children, and the family long-time members of our church.
Louise and Bill
Mick (Mike) Donahue
March 4, 2007
Gary:
I will never forget your dad for what he was to me when I was a young teenager. Ray was instrumental in me becoming a man instead of a troubled juvenile. He showed me a direction in his lessons that put me on the right track when I worked for him at the Sinclair station in Kenmore. You and your family have our prayers and anything we can do, feel free to let me know.
The Staff & Families of Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home
March 4, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Joe and Debbie Abraham
March 3, 2007
To Mrs. Shaffer, Debbie and family
OUR SINCEREST LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY ON THE HOMEGOING OF YOUR HUSBAND FATHER.i KNOW IT HAS BEEN A LONG JOURNEY AND MR. SHAFFER FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT WELL. AS HE RESTS IN GLORY, MAY THE GRACE AN DLOVE OF GOD COMFORT YOU AND YOURS. i HAVE ANOTHER FUNERAL ON MONDAY SO I SEND MY PRAYERS TO YOU
WITH HIS LOVE
JOE AND DEBBIE ABRAHAM
Howard & Elaine Davis
March 3, 2007
Dear Helen,
We were sorry to hear about Ray. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We remember all the good times we had together.
Howard especially mentioned hunting and going to the Sportsman show with Ray. We know he will be missed by many.
Mary Mamay
March 3, 2007
Helen and family my prayers are with you at this time. You and Ray were so kind when Dan and I purchased your Mom's home. Dan passed away in 2006. May God grant you much grace.
Orban Vincent-Nancy
March 3, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lori Terwilliger
March 3, 2007
Helen and family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Ray has a special place in our hearts, and will be greatly missed by the Terwilliger family.
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