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1946
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2013
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Thomas Shaffer Obituary
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 7, 1946, the son of Robert and Mary Saulters Shaffer.
He grew up in the Salisbury and Moberly communities and attended school in Salisbury. After high school he was inducted into the United States Army but was soon transferred to the U.S. Navy serving in the Sea Bees stationed in Gulf Port, Mississippi.
In 1963 he was united in marriage to Sondra Sue Striegel, in Salisbury, Missouri. Unto this union one son, Jerry Lee Shaffer, was born.
He was later married to Elizabeth M. Smith and they made their home in Boonville, Missouri. Unto this union two sons were born, Thomas Lee Shaffer, Jr. and Dwayne Shaffer, who died at the age of eleven.
On August 15, 1997, he was united in marriage to Sharon R. Wassmann, in New Franklin, Missouri. They later moved to their home near Edwards, Missouri.
For most of his life, off and on for over 40 years, he drove a truck over-the-road delivering freight coast-to-coast throughout most of the United States. He owned and operated his own rig and worked for various freight companies over the years. He retired just two months ago due to his failing health.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Sharon, of Franklin, Missouri, two sons, Jerry Lee Shaffer, and his wife, Kim, of Boonville, Missouri, and Thomas Lee Shaffer, Jr. of Edwards, Missouri, and two step-children, Chris Goodrich, of Monroe City, Missouri, and Shari Hammond, and her husband, Donald, of Franklin, Missouri. He also, leaves four grandchildren, Spec. 4 David Shaffer, a soldier in the United States Army stationed in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, Glenda Shaffer, of Warrensburg, Missouri, Tyler Goodrich, of New Franklin, Missouri, and Thomas Allen Shaffer, of Springfield, Missouri, one sister-in-law, Clara Hickam, also, of New Franklin, numerous cousins, other relatives and many friends.
According to his wishes Thomas Shaffer will be cremated. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Cremations arrangements are entrusted to Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, Missouri.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Shaffer
annie horne
November 14, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jason Curry
November 4, 2013
Dad, I made it back home, just like I promised. My journey has been long but even now I know you guide me in my steps to come. Its your wisdom and love that has molded me into the man I am today. You took a responsibility that wasn't yours and I am forever grateful for that. You have meant the world to me and your teachings will live on through me. I'm here- I made it, just one of several promises to forfill. I will miss you dearly and you will always be the man I call father. R.I.P
Earnest&Sheryl Back
October 31, 2013
Tom was very good friend he will be missed.
Grandpa and I at Graduation
Glenda Shaffer
October 29, 2013
Dear Grandpa, I didn't know you that long. Its amazing how almost 9 years knowing you just isn't enough. Regardless, I'm glad we got to know you and had what little time we did with you. You were an amazing grandfather and I will miss you always but I know someday, hopefully in the distance future, I WILL see you again. I love you so much. Say hi to my grandma Bell while you're up there!! Also keep an eye on us all, its gonna be a hard holiday season with out you. See you later!
Kim Shaffer
October 29, 2013
I will forever remember how you were there for my family when we needed someone. I am eternally grateful that Jerry was able to find you after so many years! Have fun fishing!
Jerry Shaffer
October 28, 2013
We didn't have alot of time together here on earth but we will see each other again someday and we will have an eternity together. I love you dad and I'm proud to call you my dad. I miss you and I'll see you later.
Curtis Carter
October 28, 2013
I always enjoyed our visits. You will be missed my friend.
sharon shaffer
October 27, 2013
Goodbye my love, will see you one day
soon. You and kenny can leave a few of the fish for the rest of us!!
October 27, 2013
Gone but not forgotten good friend...we'll miss you, but look forward to seeing you again one day. Enjoy heaven cause I know that's where you are. Love you, Kevin Minor and Stephanie Piper
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