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Gary Daniel Shaffer, the son of Daniel Ethridge and Eleanor Louise (Grundstrom) Shaffer, was born on September 15, 1945, in Tacoma, Washington. He attended Stadium High School in Tacoma, Washington. On February 26, 1963, Gary enlisted with the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He was Honorably discharged on January 29, 1967. Gary continued to serve with the National Guard. On December 24, 1967, Gary was united into marriage to Joyce Morey. To this union, the couple welcomed three daughters: Pamela, Gina and Carmen. The marriage later dissolved. Through Gary's second marriage, he gained stepsons Joe Hilton and Philip Trexel, with whom he remained close. Gary was a man who never sat still and loved to work. Throughout his life, Gary worked for Jet Co., Chantland's, Royal Charters and most recently Blacktop Service.
Gary enjoyed tinkering in his shop. You would always find him working on anything with a motor, especially his beloved 1967 Ford Falcon, which had belonged to his mother. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a member of the Livermore Legion, Algona VFW and Life Gate Fellowship Church in Humboldt.
Left to cherish Gary's memory are his daughters: Pamela (Dan) Berte of Lakota, Gina (Rob) Satern of Klemme and Carmen Fleming of Rockport, Texas; seven grandchildren: Dalton Berte (Teri Ree) of Buffalo Center, Shelby (Taylor) Illg of Humboldt, Brandon Berte (Keona Ries) of Bancroft and Jackson Berte of Johnston, Cade Satern (Celine Wright) of Garner, Kyla Fleming of Livermore and Julian Fleming of Humboldt; three great grandchildren: Lucas Thomas & Naomi Satern (Cade & Celine) and Warren Berte (Dalton & Teri). Siblings: Curt (Marlene) Shaffer of Spanaway, Washington and Diane Shaffer of Gig Harbor, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents: Daniel and Eleanor Shaffer and brother-in-law: Carl Fredback.
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Mark Redal
October 30, 2024
Gary was a kind and thoughtful friend and a good man. We attended the same schools growing up in Tacoma, WA, and he always kept in touch with me over the years. I extend my sympathies to his family on his unexpected passing. Rest in Peace, Gary.
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Corinne Ruskey
October 14, 2024
He would bring his camper to our house and stay whole he was in town visiting.
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