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Beverly Jane Schaffer

1928 - 2018

Beverly Jane Schaffer obituary, 1928-2018, Plymouth, MI

BORN

1928

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Schrader-Howell Funeral Home

280 S. Main St.

Plymouth, Michigan

Beverly Schaffer Obituary

Beverly Jane Schaffer

Plymouth - Beverly Jane Schaffer (nee Truesdell) age 89, of Plymouth passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. She is the beloved wife of the late George Schaffer. Devoted and loving mother of John (Pam) Schaffer of Salsibury, NC, Ann (Matt) Greenough and James Schaffer of Plymouth and the late Janis (John) Holmes of Kissimmee, Florida. Proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren, Jennifer (Briann) Rojas, John (Stephanie) Holmes, and Janette Holmes; Katie and JP Greenough, and 2 great-grandchildren, Bailey and Morgan. Predeceased by parents Alfred and Evelyn (nee Austin) Truesdell, sister Sherry (Wilson) Andrews, and brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Aldrich. Survived by sister Katherine Aldrich of Ann Arbor. Also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews who loved their "Aunt B."

A graduate of the University of Michigan, Bev was a lifetime Wolverine fan who had great passion for all things sports related, especially her beloved Tigers. Bev was a long time member of VMCCA and Huron Valley car clubs. She had a great interest in local history.

Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth on Friday, September 14th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service Saturday, September 15th at 10:00 AM. Bev will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Plymouth Community Band or the Plymouth Historical Museum in memory of Beverly Schaffer.

Published by Observer & Eccentric Newspapers from Sep. 13 to Sep. 16, 2018.
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My sincere condolence to all the family, and friends of Bev. She will be forever missed.

Wanda and Ray Heinrich

September 12, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wanda Heinrich

September 12, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help ease the pain that you now feel. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this time of sadness and His promise for the future bring you peace. (Hosea 13:14)

September 10, 2018

May God's comforting love engulf the family's hearts and minds to help you leave the sadness behind. Matthew 5:4.

Walter

September 10, 2018

For the friends and family of this wonderful, strong woman we send our heartfelt condolences at this very trying time. How blessed the world was to have to her as long as it did. Rest in Power your job here is done and a new journey begins. You earned those wings. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel.Our prayers are with all that knew and loved her in your time of need. Patrick and Lamont.

Patrick Glenn

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September 10, 2018

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schrader-Howell Funeral Home

280 S. Main St., Plymouth, MI 48170

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