Gladys Marjorie Shaffer's Obituary
Mrs. Gladys Marjorie Shaffer, age 94, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2006. She was born January 24, 1912 in Marshville, MI to William and Zelia (Wessel) Conroy. Gladys worked for Dresser Corporation for 17 years before retiring in 1972, and for years was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. On July 7, 1928, she married William Russell Shaffer, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1975. SURVIVORS include 2 daughters, Regina C. Winterstein of Sebring, Florida, Patricia J. (Robert) Keller of Muskegon; 7 grandchildren, Kenneth Winterstein, Dr. William O. Shaffer, Brenda Talbert, Debra Miesch, Lori Herbig, Keldon Keller, Beth Lawry; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Mary) Conroy of Green Valley, Arizona; 2 sisters, Margaret Close of Muskegon, and Donna Sowers of Greenville, MI. She was also preceded in death by her son, Eldon L. Shaffer on October 24, 1954 in Italy; and by her brothers, Herbert, Ted, Traverse, and Edson. THE FUNERAL LITURGY will be celebrated 1:00 PM Friday at
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
with the Rev. Fr. Donald Weber presiding. Burial will be in Mona View Cemetery. VISITATION will be from 7-9 PM Thursday. The family requests that you consider a contribution to Brookcrest Nursing Home in Grandville, MI in lieu of flowers. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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