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William Shiflett Obituary
CUYAHOGA FALLS --William L. Shiflett, Jr., 82, passed away August 20, 2007.
Mr. Shiflett was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 61 years, moving there from N. Hill. He retired in 1988 as a computer operator for Mohawk Rubber and was a Veteran of World War II having served with the U. S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of Tadmor Shrine, Mt. Akra Lodge 680 F & AM, Cuyahoga Falls Commandery #83, Royal Arch Masons Chapter 225 and South Shore Cruising Club.
Preceded in death by parents, William A. Shiflett, Sr. and Pearl Shiflett; sister, Dorothy Shoemaker and brother-in-law, Walter Shoemaker, he is survived by his wife, Ruth A. of 41 years; sister, Betty Jane Shiflett of Cuyahoga Falls; niece, Beverly Shoemaker Jensen (Larry-deceased) of Mentor; nephew, Richard Shoemaker (Anna Mae) of Millersburg; great nieces and nephew, Dawn Shoemaker Byrus (Ted), Denise Shoemaker Sisson (Bill), Brian Shoemaker, Belinda Jensen McPherson (Calvin) and Heather Jensen Defibaugh (Michael); cousin, Barry Shiflett (Joan); brother-in-law, Marty Jones (Gerry); sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mel and Norma Roe; nieces and nephews, Lori Roe Walker (Randall), Jeffrey Roe (Becky), David Roe (Sandra) and Melissa Roe Nagel (William).
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Rev. E. Eugene Meador officiating. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the Haven of Rest Ministries, P.O. Box 547, Akron, OH 44309-0547.
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Dianna Richards
August 24, 2007
Dear Ruth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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The Staff of Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home
August 23, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Dave Arp
August 22, 2007
Dear Ruth,
I worked with Bill for many years at Mohawk and was sadded to hear of his passing.
My sympathies to you and your family
Davina Gosnell
August 22, 2007
Dear Ruth,
Despite age and circumstance it is never easy to loose a loved one. During your time of grief may you find comfort in knowing that you have the support and prayers of many persons who care about you.
With sincerest sympathy,
Davina
Hugh and Lynne Ternent
August 22, 2007
Dear Ruth, Just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers today. The comfort of knowing Bill is now without sickness is reassuring. However, losing one's mate has to be among the most difficult of trials. Please be aware of our love and concern for you and your family.
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