Robert Earl Shaffer
March 26, 1935 - January 7, 2013
Obituary
Robert Earl Shaffer
Robert Shaffer, 77 after being hospitalized and diagnosed with cancer died four weeks later peacefully at home and went home to Jesus on Monday, January 7, 2013. He was born in Olympia, WA on March 26, 1935 to Doris and Edwin Shaffer.
Robert is survived by his loving wife Roberta who was so blessed to have him as her husband, brother Richard, sister Linda, four daughters, two step-sons, stepdaughter, and grandchildren.
Graveside Service Friday, January 18th at 1:00pm at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188.
Bob,
Even though I was only given the opportunity to meet you once, you left a very deep and positive impression with me. I will never forget our talk as we walked Jennifer’s carriage around your neigborhood. I never forgot your wise advice. I was honored to be your son-in-law.
And even though your 3 grandchildren (Anthony, Jennifer and Joseph) were never given the opportunity to have a relationship with you, I made it a point to privately speak of you with each of them over the years. I wanted them to know you, to know and be proud of their heritage.
I will miss you. Rest in peace Bob.
BROTHER BOB, I want to thank you for all the years we have shared. Especially Those early years in calif. I was Young and needed help and you was always there for me. I remember some special fun times we shared, like the first super bowl at the L A Coliseum, Among many other special times. Also the Breakfasts we have shared in recent years.So Give Mom, Dad, Eddie, Bill, Johnny a Big Hug from me, And I Pray That I Will See You All When The Lord Call Me HOME. I am so Proud That You Are My BROTHER> Ilove You and Will MIss You. Your Brother, Richard.
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bob’s passing. It has been many years, before Gramma died, that I have seen him or heard anything and I have thought about the Shaffer family often. Most of my time was spent with Gramma and just recently talked about her yummy Christmas gift of homemade candy every year. I do remember when I was very young going on a picnic with the family and believe Uncle Bob was there. I always thought of him fondly and am sorry for the family’s loss.