Mary Beth Shafer

To the Shafer family- Beth was such a wonderful person and she has left an impression on everyone who met her-our family included. The services were beautiful and a loving tribute to one of God's special messengers. She will be greatly missed!

Beth and I had many contacts while dealing with special children and we appreciated the value of the skills we each had to help the kids. I send sympathy to your whole family, she was a such a great person. Jean S, Jones, retired adapted physical education teacher

Lenny, Seth, Matt, Adam and Families
We are so sorry for your loss. Beth was full of life and enjoyed all of you so much. We enjoyed our talks with her at the yearly gathering at Trout's; her smile when she spoke of all of you just lit up her face! Take comfort that she will be with you always, with her watchful eye and smile shining down! God Bless

Beth was my daughters physical therapist for a few years before she retired. I remember telling her she wasn't allowed to retire because we loved her so much! She was wonderful and helped my daughter so much and helped my family :) we will miss her dearly. I am praying for her family and know her spirit will live on through them. God Bless

I was with Mary Beth on the January Lend A Hand trip, her bed was beside mine. I really enjoyed her company she was so kind and caring I was looking forward to seeing her again on another Lend a Hand Adventure. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat Derstler

(Psalms 90:10) In themselves the days of our years are seventy years; And if because of special mightiness they are eighty years, Yet their insistence is on trouble and hurtful things; For it must quickly pass by, and away we fly.
University Park, Illinois

Lenny, Matt, Adam, and Seth. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you all. You all have created many lasting memories with your mom. Never forget the great times you spent with her. God Bless.

To Beth's family....... As you know, Beth was a great person! Suzanne and I join in your loss. I remember her at church, in the choir, building Habitat houses in Romania. Beth was great! May more of us be like her. We are very glad to have know her. Many blessings to you.

Lenny, Seth, Matt and Adam,
I will always remember Beth as a very special person, a smiling face at church and as a kind and compassionate neighbor to both my grandparents and Aunt. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers.