BORN

1951

DIED

2017

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Marion, Ohio

Deborah Shaffer Obituary

Pastor Deborah F. "Deby" Shaffer

ST. CLOUD: Pastor Deborah F. "Deby" Shaffer age 66 of St. Cloud, FL., formerly of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at her residence.

She was born April 5, 1951 in Marion, Ohio to Neil E. and Lois N. (Murray) Shaffer.

Deby graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1969, she was a member of the Harding marching Band, enjoyed playing tennis and spending time with her cocker spaniel dogs. She was employed at Tupperware for 30 plus years in accounting, but recently she was the Assistant Pastor at St. Cloud Nazarene Church in Florida.

She is survived by her mother, Lois Shaffer of Marion, Oh., her brothers, Neil W. (Melanie) Shaffer of Marion, Oh., Mark R. (Kristina) Shaffer of Raleigh, NC., three nephews, Jon Shaffer, Joseph Shaffer, Aaron Shaffer and her niece, Ashley Sherman.

Deby was preceded in death by her father, Neil E. Shaffer.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 11am to 1pm at the First Church of the Nazarene, 233 W. Center St. Funeral services will follow at 1pm with Pastor Ryan Brown officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Heights Memory Gardens. The Boyd-Born Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. On line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com

Published by Marion Star on Dec. 10, 2017.
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Went to school with Debby. We walked together almost every day. Great memories. She will be missed

penny Fraley

December 15, 2017

My sincere condolences to Deborah's family. May God give you strength and peace to endure this difficult time. Psalms 29:11.

December 12, 2017

Deby was such a great friend to me through high school. She was a deep thinker even then, but always ready to have fun. I'm sure she touched many lives throughout life and in her ministry! What a blessing.

Beth Roth Bond

December 11, 2017

To Lois and family, our sincere condolences to you. We loved Deby and will miss her very much. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bruce and Carol (Toms) Hardesty

Carol Hardesty

December 10, 2017

I am so sad to learn of Deby's passing. We shared so many good times growing up in Marion First Church. She will always hold a special place in my heart. My prayers are with her family.

Susie Sherer White

December 10, 2017

So sad to hear about the loss of Debbie! We were friends at Olney and then again at Harding! My thoughts and prayers to her family!

Bev Oman (Mayfield)

December 10, 2017

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