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Blair V. Shaffer, Jr.

Blair V. Shaffer, Jr., 84, Brethren Village, Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2010 at LGH. He was married to Barbara E. Shaffer with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage on August 24, 2010.

He was born in Canton, OH on December 9, 1926, the son of the late Blair V., Sr. and Zeta M. (Lenkard) Shaffer. He was raised in Falls Creek, PA and moved to Lancaster in 1962 with his family.

Blair served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Furse from 1944 to 1946 as Seaman 1st Class. He was a signalman striker and served in the occupation forces in Japan.

He learned his trade of Tool and Die Maker at Williamsport Technical Institute in a Sylvania apprentice program under the GI Bill. He was employed at D&M Tool in Montgomery, PA for ten years. After moving to Lancaster, he was employed in his trade at RCA, Benedict and Siegel, Charles W. Duty and Son, and Pennsy Tool. He retired from Microprecision Tool in 2000 after 18 years.

He was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, woodworking, and reading.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a, David A., husband of Pamela, Northampton, PA; three daughters, Beatrice L. Koch, wife of Nevin B., Lititz, Beth Ann Miller, wife of William D., Jr., Findlay, OH, and Kathy L. Shaffer, Lititz; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; two brothers, George W. of Dubois, PA, and John P. of Strasburg; and one sister, Myra G. Hoch, of Dubois, PA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna M. Snyder.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service from Highland Presbyterian Church 500 E. Roseville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 11am with The Rev. Ann Osborne officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 10-11am at church. Interment will be in Highland Presbyterian Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Blair's memory to the Highland Presbyterian Memorial Fund. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

 

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Bea, Dave, Beth, and Kathy, and families,
    You have my deepest sympathy.  I wish I was there to give each of you a great big hug.  I pray for each of you to give you strength and understanding at this time.  I share your grief.  Your Dad was a great man and a great uncle.
 
Love to you all,
Your cousin
Susan Britton


Dear Bea, David, Beth, Kathy and family members,
I am so sorry to learn of Uncle Blair's death.  It was so unexpected.  You are all in my prayers.  I wish I could be there at this time to offer my condolences in person, but know that Fred and I are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Love to you all,
Linda Hoch Painter 


Dear Aunt Barb, Bea, David, Beth, Kathy and your Families,

My thoughts and prayes are with you all at this time of sorrow. Uncle Blair was a good man. I wish I was there to celabrate his life with all of you. For now he is at the right hand of God watching over all of you.

Love to you all,
Patricia Hoch Corle


Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joyce Shaffer


Dear Beth, Kathy and family,

I'm so sorry to read of your Dad's passing.  He was such a nice man with the greatest smile and twinkly eyes!  Seeing his picture in the paper made me remember all the times in high school when we were at your house with your Mom and Dad!  Please know that I am thinking of all of you with sympathy and prayers.

Love,
Cathy (Spangler) Kaschak


We are very sorry that our family will not be able to be there with all of you.  Blair was a big part of the family and his presence will be missed.

Ellen and Jim Fenstermacher


You will be missed Grandpa!  We are so glad we were able to spend a lot of time with you over the last two weeks...  We love you and will always remember you... 

With love,
Dave Jr, Nikki, Blair, Brandon, and Brady Shaffer.


To Dave, Pam and the Shaffer Family:
My sincere condolences on the loss of you father.  It is never easy to lose one so dear...
Sending you love and comfort at this very sad time.
Jeani Nelson


Bea, David, Beth, Kathy and extended families...

Please know my thoughts are with all of you at this most difficult time. Uncle Blair was a god loving, hard working, loving man. Will miss his chuckles. My entire family will continue to keep you in our thoughts.

Darleen {cousin} and children, Mark, Brian, Wayne
Hope (cousin} and child, Ann and her family


Dear Mrs Shaffer, Dave, Mary and Dave and families:  Harold and I extend our sincere sympathy to you at this great loss.  I remember his robost smile and the love of the family at the family events. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and peace always. 

The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down but gentle warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops and yet it echos on in sweet refrain...
For every joy that passes something beautiful remains.

Harold and Bonnie Griffith


Dave, Pam and family of Blair,
My thoughts and prayers are always with you guys, but most especially at this very sad time.  Dave, it is no surprise to learn that your father, Blair, was a wonderful father and person.  He raised you to be just like him.  My heart goes out to you and your family as you say your goodbyes to the most important man in your life. Memories will keep him close...love never dies.
Sending you love, prayers and comfort,
Jeani (and Mom) 
Your Florida Family.


 

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