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Donald Shaufer Obituary
Donald Shaufer, 73, of Phoenix died Sunday, March 14, 2010. He was born November 8, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Francis and Josephine (Kujawa) Shoufer. He is the husband of Jean M. (DiGiacomo) Shaufer. Donald is a veteran of the United States Air Force. For 28 years he worked for the city of Phoenix Parks retiring as a supervisor in 2001. We were blessed to have him for eight extra years after his 2002 heart transplant. In addition to his wife, Jean, he is survived by a son, Gregory J. Shaufer and a daughter, Maria K. Pansera; a sister, Evelyn Cummings and four brothers, Carl Shoufer, Leonard Shoufer, Frank Shoufer and Paul Shoufer. Also surviving are four granddaughters, Shealynn Shaufer, Natasha Stewart, Samantha Shaufer & Isabella Shaufer and two great grandchildren, Andrew Blanchard & Madalyn Warfel. Donald was predeceased by a granddaughter, Breanna Stewart. A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 6-8PM at the Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 8AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10815 N. 35th Avenue, Phoenix. Burial with Military Honors will follow at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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Cheryl Champine
March 26, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know Don well but he was always so kind and pleasant whenever I had the pleasure of running into him while working for the city. My emphathy and condolences to the Shaufer family.
Joe & Maria Butera
March 23, 2010
Our sympathy and condolences to all of the Don shaufer family. We are so so sorry for you lost. Carl, Don's brother is my brother-in-law.
Joe & Maria Butera
Joe Majerak
March 19, 2010
Our sympathy and condolences to all of the Don Shaufer family. I work with Sunny and know Greg.
Joe, Terry, & Julie Majerak
Joane Powell
March 17, 2010
I didn't know Don but know his granddaughter Natasha. Sorry for your lost .
Katie Morton
March 17, 2010
Uncle Don was the brother of my Grandma (Evelyn Cummings). I have very fond memories of spending the holidays over at Uncle Don and Aunt Gene's house. It was always an evening full of great food, lots of laughter and lots of singing as Aunt Gene played the piano and the whole room sang the 12 days of Christmas. My condolences to all of our family.
John Gilbert
March 17, 2010
Don was one of the nicest guys I've ever known. Don always took care of his customers and fellow co-workers. He set a good example for others to follow. My condolences to the entire Shaufer family.
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