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David Shaffer Obituary
Born in Varden on September 10, 1935 son of the late Mead and Nancy Oakey Shaffer.
He was a 1953 graduate of the Lake Ariel Consolidated School. He also attended technical school. A United States Air Force Veteran he served during the Korean War.
He worked in the Newport News Shipyard, Virginia as a submarine vibration and sound technician. He also worked for Comcast, Wilkes-Barre, and the Departemnt of the Navy at the Philadelphia Naval Yard. And most recently Salem Hardware, Hamlin.
A member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist, the Evergreen Hunting Club where he was Treasurer, and a member of the Varden Conservation Advisory Committee David was a kind, gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed sports,
working outdoors, hunting, and animals.
Surviving are daughter Tiffany Shaffer and companion Kimberly Czaja, Middletown, CT., and a son Eroh and wife Karen, Varden. A brother Dr. Mead Shaffer, Boothwyn.
The Funeral will be Thursday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:00pm.
Interment, East Canaan Cemetery, S. Canaan.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Dr, Honesdale 18431 or The Varden Conservation Area c/o Promised Land State Park, Greentown, PA, 18426 -9735
For directions or to send the family an online condolence visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Shaffer
Mary and Tom
October 8, 2010
Tiff and Kimberly- Tom and I are so very sorry for your sudden loss. Please know that we love you and are thinking of you.
October 7, 2010
Sylvia, Our deepest condolences on your loss of David, We are sorry we can't be there personally, He will be sorely missed by many. John and Linda Baldwin
Vanessa and Dan Morick
October 6, 2010
Eroh and Aunt Karen -
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. May your happy memories comfort you.
Roxane & Art Williams
October 5, 2010
Eroh & Karen
We were so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your father. On the few occasions we were together, he appeared a quiet and gentle man. May your happy memories comfort you.
Judy Reed
October 5, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all of you in your time of need. David was always so kind and a gentleman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Kris & Terri
October 5, 2010
Tiff and Kim,
Kris, Kona and I want you both to know that you our in our thoughts and prayers. Losing a loved one is never easy but with the love a family and friends we get through it. In your time of sadness remember all the good times you had together. Memeories last forever. Please know we are here for you! Love ya Kris, Kona and Terri.
Donna Gecewicz
October 5, 2010
Ladies know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your families. I know it is not easy I have been there, Memories, friends and family will help you through this time.
Judy Hartling
October 4, 2010
Just knowing his daughter, I can tell Mr. Shaffer was a wonderful man. May your memories console you in this difficult time.
October 4, 2010
tiff, we are thinking of you much. soo sorry for your sudden loss. know you are in our hearts and prayers...knowing who you were, he must have been a great great man. andi and kelley northampton, ma
October 4, 2010
Although I only knew David for a short period of time, I always found him to be a kind and gentle man. Please know that you are all in my prayers at this difficult time.
Pam Lindvall
October 4, 2010
Although my interaction with David was only over a short period of time, I knew full well what a kind, gentle person he was. Please know that my prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Keara & Jobo
October 4, 2010
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts, Tiffany. We both know how difficut it is to lose your Dad but hopefully the love and support of your family and friends will lessen the pain.
Liz & Linda
October 4, 2010
Linda and I want to send our deepest sympathies to family and friends. We did not know Dave personally but by knowing his daughter Tiffany he must of been a wonderful person.
Joe & Marie Palonis
October 4, 2010
Sylvia, Marie and I are deeply saddened to hear about Dave. It must be truly hard for you and your family. No one knows the grief one feels to lose a loved one until they go thru it themselves. We hope that God gives you the strength to help you and your family get thru your time of bereavement. You will be in our thought and prayers.
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