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James Shaeffer Obituary
Survivors: sons, daughter in-law, Jay M. Shaeffer and Vizma Shaeffer, Sean A. Shaeffer, Michael J. Shaeffer; brother, Peter W. and wife Carolyn; nephew, Bradley A. Shaeffer; sister, Sarra R. Shaeffer; grandchildren, Livija and Gustav Shaeffer. Preceded in death by parents, Margaret Murry Shaeffer Dowd and James B. Shaeffer.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Steven Todd. Private inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park. Cremation; no visitation. Memorials to the family.
Memories and Condolences
for James Shaeffer
Mike
June 27, 2024
Would it be nice if we could somehow get together over a cup of coffee and remember our friend Murry Shaeffer.
Mike
November 6, 2022
You will always be my friend Sandy sitting on the edge of that wash back in the early 1950´s letting dirt and very old Indian beads flow through our fingers. That arrow you shot into a cactus stayed there for as long as I lived there in remembrance of you. Who knows, it may still be there. I didn´t know you as long as many of your friends but from from the 1950´s to now, you are my friend.
GOD bless you and your family.
Eleanor Fisher
May 17, 2005
I will miss my best friend and lover. But you are now at peace with God. You will always be in my heart.
Kelvin McClinton
May 16, 2005
Murry, you were a good friend who will be sorely missed. I appreciate everything I learned in our conversations. Thanks for your wisdom. I'll try to carry it on.
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Sandy Wunder
May 14, 2005
Well, the day is here, Murr. You always teased me about my passion for chasing dead people (genealogy), so here's one last comment on the subject, just for you:
"Remember me in the family tree, my name, my days, my strife,
Then I'll ride upon the wings of time and live an endless life."
Goetsche
I won't say good-bye 'cause I'll seeya some day on the other side!
Rick Boucher
May 13, 2005
I was saddened to hear of Murry's death. I enjoyed working with in the Stuart Building in the 80's. He was a good, decent honorable man.
Barry Lake
May 13, 2005
Murry and I were law school class mates at UNL Law School, and we also officed together at several locations in Lincoln. I haven't talked to Murry much since he left Lincoln, and went to Cheyenne and then Washington, DC. It was a shock to learn of his death. I will always have fond memories of Murry.
Steve and Liz Evans
May 12, 2005
Our condolences to Murray's family. He was a great friend to us ..best man at our wedding, our attorney in a time of great need and a very welcome and enjoyable houseguest whenever he came through North Platte enroute points west. He always seemed to appreciate the peace of the country...We wish peace for him and comfort for his family. We will miss him greatly.
Steve Hornung
May 11, 2005
We will miss you, your humor and your unique perspective. I was fortunate to know you. God bless.
Christina Northern
May 11, 2005
Murry was a nice man. He always made me laugh and I was glad to see him. He will be missed.
Valerie Hlavacek
May 11, 2005
Back when we worked in Rosslyn, VA I convinced Murray to walk across the Key Bridge into Georgetown to look at Betsy Johnson dresses. Murray loved to take walks so he readily agreed, but as we walked he asked, "Who the hell is Betsy Johnson?" At the store, Murray posed himself on a sunny spot near the window and stayed there until we left. I'm glad to have known Murray.
Joy Stevenson
May 11, 2005
Murry, was a good friend to me. To know Murry was to love him. He had a gruff exterior, but underneath was the heart and soul of a beautiful person. I will miss him on the Compliance projects, and feel blessed to have worked with him on his last project. I will never forget his kindness to me. I don't know if in life he knew how many lives he touched, but I am prayful that on the other side he knows how much and how deeply he has touched so many people. God Bless you Murry, my friend, I will miss you and I wish you well. To Murry's family, my deepest condolences to you, please know that Murry will be greatly missed.
Kathryn Gerrity
May 11, 2005
Murry, I will (and already do) miss you so much. Not only were you one of the funniest and most entertaining people I've ever met, but you were also a really great friend. I will never forget you and all the laughs we had over the past year. I can't believe you are gone and I am only comforted by the knowledge that you are with god now and no longer suffering. May god bless you forever.
Kevin Stevenson, Esq.
May 10, 2005
Murry I will truly miss you sitting next to me on Contract Attorney projects. I thank god I had the pleasure of working with you on your last project at Compliance Inc. You have given a lot of people great laughs over the years. All of the Attorneys in Washington, D.C. will truly miss you. May god bless you.
Angela Perry
May 10, 2005
I only had the opportunity to work with Murry for a short period of time but grew fond of his disposition and smile. My condolences and prayers are with his family. God Bless
Connie Reshard
May 10, 2005
I am going to miss Murry and the funny things he used to say.
Vivien Uba
May 10, 2005
It is still so unbelievable that we will no longer see you in he hallway. We will miss your sense of humor. Adieu
John Davis
May 10, 2005
Murry was a good friend, and he will be sorely missed.
Diana Sonder
May 9, 2005
So sorry for his entire family. He will truly be missed. Sorry for the loss.
Sandy Wunder
May 9, 2005
What a shock to his friends in Cheyenne! We'll miss his visits and phone calls.
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