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Jeffrey Shaffer Obituary

JEFFREY L. SHAFFER Chesterton, Indiana Age 40, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at the VNA Horton Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN. Born January 20, 1966 in Valparaiso to parents, David and Diana Jones Shaffer. He formerly worked as a cranesman for Midwest Steel. Jeff served in the National Guard for seven years. He was a member of the Chesterton Moose Lodge and American Legion Post #170. He was an avid Bingo player, enjoyed bowling, shooting pool and throwing horseshoes. He was also a great fan of the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Raiders. Survivors: 3 sons, John Shaffer of Indianapolis, IN, Jimmy Shaffer and Jake Shaffer both of Valparaiso, IN; parents, David and Diana Shaffer of Chesterton; sisters, Jodi (Bob) Jaeger of Haughton, LA, Jennifer (Jim) Longfellow of Muncie, IN, Joanna (Doug) Judy of DeMotte, IN; caring aunts & uncles and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Visitation Friday, July 7, 2006 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chester-ton, IN. Funeral services Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Roger D. Huiti officiating. Interment Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN. Memorials for Jeff may be made to the VNA Horton Hospice Center, 501 Marquette Rd, Valparaiso, IN, Leukemia Society of America, Indiana Chapter, 921 E. 86th St., Suite 205, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or to the family. www.funeral1.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jul. 7, 2006.

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Angela Krzyston

July 8, 2006

Dave, Diana and Family,

My heart breaks for you all.

Jeff was a joy to care for, he will be missed by all on 4W!

Angela Krzyston, RN

Porter Hospital, Valparaiso

4 West Porter Hosptial

July 8, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Jennifer Mshar

July 7, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Paula, Dave, Jill & Carly Larson

July 7, 2006

Our sympathies are with the Shaffer family. This has been a rough battle that Jeff and you all have gone through. You all appeared brave and strong and always had Jeff's best interests at heart. We are sorry that your hearts are hurting. You are in our thoughts....

Cherie (McWhorter) Carrera

July 7, 2006

Dave, Diana, Jodi, Jen, & Joanna, My deepest sympathies are with you at this time. Jeff was always so full of life and I enjoyed playing pool and darts against him.

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