Frances M. Shafer

Frances M. Shafer

Frances Shafer Obituary

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Frances was born on March 23, 1928 and passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Funeral services celebrating Frances' life will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 5 pm. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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July 23, 2019

Joyce & Family Carpenter posted to the memorial.

July 23, 2019

Joyce Carpenter sent flowers.

July 22, 2019

Franki Cicora posted to the memorial.

Joyce & Family Carpenter

July 23, 2019

Sandy I am Sorry for your loss and May God Bless and give You and Your Family the strength to endure this most difficult time!

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Joyce Carpenter

Sent Flowers

Franki Cicora

July 22, 2019

Sandy and family, I am so sorry for your loss! May God grant you strength during this time! Franki Cicora

Fran Shafer

Michael Shafer

July 22, 2019

5 Generations

Michael Shafer

July 22, 2019

Fran and Michael

Michael Shafer

July 22, 2019

Michael Shafer

July 21, 2019

Don and Mea Ochab

July 21, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Florence Cecce

July 21, 2019

Sandy, I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am to read this. Please know that my thoughts and heart are with you now and always.

Ed Reese

July 21, 2019

Sandy I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a really great lady and I enjoyed being around her when I spent time at the house with Johnny. I'm sure she will be missed immensely. Prayers to you and your family.

Crystal Crippen-Osborne

July 21, 2019

Sandy, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dorothy Morgan

July 20, 2019

Sandy, I am so sorry to read of your mother's passing.

Hannah Mahler

July 20, 2019

Tim and I are very sorry for your loss. We never got to meet her but she blessed our lives with her great granddaughter being our daughter in law.

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July 23, 2019

Joyce & Family Carpenter posted to the memorial.

July 23, 2019

Joyce Carpenter sent flowers.

July 22, 2019

Franki Cicora posted to the memorial.