University of Texas Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Lynn Shafer
Lynn Shafer Aug. 2, 1934 - Sept. 8, 2021 Born in Rogers, Texas to Shelby and Brucie Taylor, Lynn was soon joined by her sister Debbie. Her dad died shortly before high school graduation, and her mom moved them from Baytown to Austin where she met the love of her life, RW "Bill" Shafer, and they wed in 1955. She worked at the American Cancer Society to help Bill finish studies at University of Texas, and he joined the organization for a long and impactful career. Following his trajectory,...
