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Evan Jacob Schaffer

2006 - 2018

Evan Jacob Schaffer obituary, 2006-2018, Fogelsville, PA

BORN

2006

DIED

2018

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Keller Funeral Homes, Inc - Fogelsville

1018 Church Street

Fogelsville, Pennsylvania

Evan Schaffer Obituary

Evan Schaffer, 11 years, of Breinigsville, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born in Allentown, he was the son of David S. and Beth A. (Leyden) Schaffer of Breinigsville. Evan was a strong, compassionate and fun loving boy who will be missed by both family and friends. He was a protective older brother, always watching out for his younger sisters who he loved dearly. He enjoyed all sports and played soccer and basketball. He loved riding his four wheeler and picking his sisters up from the bus on his jeep. He was a master of many games, including Kings in the Corner, Chess, Quirkle, and Mario Cart. He was a great joke teller and magician. Evan was a determined boy, smiling every day as he faced each new adversity and never giving up. Evan and his family were members of St. Thomas More Church in Allentown. Survivors: parents, David and Beth Schaffer; sisters, Kayla and Jenna, at home; maternal grandparents, James and Janet (Weber) Leyden of Breinigsville; paternal grandfather, Dennis D. Schaffer and partner, Linda Leibenguth of Breinigsville; aunts and uncles: Colleen Haas, husband Kurt of Orefield; Amy Leibenguth, husband Troy of Fogelsville; Jonathan Leyden, wife Darlene of Alburtis; cousins, Ryan, Logan, Ashley, Mantana, Shane, and Emma. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Judith S. (Kloiber) Schaffer. Services: Memorial Mass 11:00 AM Thursday, October 18 at St. Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, PA 18103. There will be no calling hours. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com. "Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated." Please wear a splash of color as we celebrate Evan's truly amazing life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Evan's honor to Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, 25 W. Third St. Bethlehem, PA 18015. www.pcflv.org.

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 14, 2018.

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ANN PERGOSKY

December 6, 2018

David, Beth, Kayla, Jenna and family, I am so sorry to hear of Evan's passing. My heart breaks for you. Your family is in my prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Larry Kloiber

October 20, 2018

David, Beth & family. My condolences are with you on the loss of your son Evan. I will keep him in my thoughts always, even though I am pretty sure I did not meet him.

Beverly Kistler

October 20, 2018

Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your strength and happy memories help your heart heal.

Ruth Geist

October 18, 2018

David, My sincere Condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

Christine DeLoggio

October 17, 2018

Dear Beth and family, I am truly sorry for the loss of your son. Please know you and your family are in m prayers. I will always remember your smiling face when you taught 2nd grade at STM.

Carol Chadwick

October 17, 2018

My deepest and sincere sympathy for your loss. I will keep Evan and all of his family in my prayers.

Patricia Torok

October 15, 2018

Beth, Evan was a beautiful boy who will always be remembered fondly! I am so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.Patricia Fleming Torok

Audrey Bacher

October 15, 2018

We are so sorry to hear about Evan's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. May God bless your family.

-The Bacher Family

Joan Connolley

October 15, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with Beth and her family at the loss of their precious Evan...

Bette Seifert

October 15, 2018

Beth and family,
I'm sorry about Evan's passing. I look forward to see Jenna every Sundays.

The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith

October 15, 2018

The members and friends of Jordan United Church of Christ extend our deepest sympathy and Christian love to Amy, Troy, Logan, Mantana, and the entire family at this time of loss and grief. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer comfort and hope in the difficult days ahead.

Patrick and Mary Leyden

October 15, 2018

Dear Beth and David,
We know how difficult of a time this is for you and your family. Evan will be greatly missed. He is your Little Angel in Heaven. May he rest in peace.

Jane Krick

October 15, 2018

I don't know you but this breaks my heart to see such a nice boy who lost his life. Sympathy to all of you.

Meghan and Derek Bleiler

October 14, 2018

Beth,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. May your memories bring you and your family peace.

Diane and Mike Moyer

October 14, 2018

Heartfelt sympathies. We are so sorry for the loss of Evan, May God comfort you all at this very sad time.

Ron and Kathy Caldarelli

October 14, 2018

Dear Beth and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time

Joan Lockwood Smith

October 14, 2018

My deepest sympathy to The Schaffer Family on your devastating loss of your beloved Evan.My prayers will be with Evan & your family always.May God Bless & comfort you all as you grieve.
I was blessed to work with Janet at GSRH in the late 80's.

Kathy Grovatt

October 14, 2018

Dear Beth, David, Kayla & Jenna, and families,
We cant begin to tell you how sorry we are about the loss of Evan. The girls and I remember Evan always with a smile when we came to your house while you tutored them. He sure was an amazing young man. We pray that all those wonderful memories helps you all get thru this difficult time. May the outpouring of sympathy, and the kind acts by friends, family, and even strangers comfort you all and lets you know your loss is felt by many. We pray that God blesses you all with strength, and courage and most of all, Peace. Sending you all Hugs.
Love The Grovatt Family, Kathy, Bill, Kaitlyn and kendyll

Melissa and Peter Tiefenbach

October 14, 2018

Dear Schaffer family... I am Shane's aunt missy from Florida! I never meet Evan but he sounded like a fantastic boy!! There are no words for a loss of someone so young.. your family is in our hearts and prayers!! So..so..sorry for your loss!! With deepest sympathy, Melissa and Peter Tiefenbach and family

Sonia Kelton

October 14, 2018

Dear Schaffer family, our hearts and prayers are with you. Ill always remember Evan in class learning Spanish with a big and pleasant smile. Now his smile is being enjoyed in heaven. May God bless his soul.
The Kelton family

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