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 1 ^st 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