Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Shafer, Vera Packard  November 12 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Vera Packard Shafer
Services: Thurs., Dec. 2, 11 a.m.

Early morning November 12, 2004 Vera Shafer went to be with her Lord. Vera had 
been a longtime Wasco resident until the summer of 2002. Medical problems 
requiring specialized care required her move to the Houston, Texas area to be 
closer to her two daughters, Donna Lefebre and Gayle Wells. Vera was born on 
May 30, 1922 in Bridgewater, South Dakota. She was the fifth of six children 
of RD and Vivian Packard. After initially moving to Fullerton, California, her 
fathers oil field job brought the Packards to Wasco as Vera entered high 
school. With a gregarious personality, she quickly made lifelong Wasco 
friends. In 1940 she graduated from Wasco Union High School Magna Cum Laude. 

While attending Bakersfield College she was romanced by Wallace E. Shafer, son 
of Tom Shafer, publisher of the Wasco News. Wally and Vera were married in May 
of 1941. From this union four children were born: Donna Lynn Shafer Lefebre 
(The Woodlands, Texas), Jeffrey Packard Shafer (Huntley, Illinois), Ross 
Everett Shafer (Bakersfield, California), and Gayle Shafer Wells (The 
Woodlands, Texas). Throughout her life in Wasco, Vera was quite active in 
community and church events. She and her husband, Wally were initially active 
members of The First Baptist Church and later The Wasco Congregational Church. 
She had numerous Sunday school teaching and administrative roles. In 
recognition of her special attributes, four years ago she was voted 
Congregational Churchs Mother of the Year. Aditionally, singing in the church 
choir gave her much satisfaction and joy. At times she assisted in the family 
business, The Wasco News, writing features stories. Her family was her 
priority. With her two oldest children in college she returned to the work 
force. Vera was well appreciated by students and faculty for her skills and 
ingenuity as a librarian for the Wasco Elementary School District. In 
retirement, she lovingly cared for her husband until his death five years ago.

Vera is survived by not only her four children and their mates: Theodore 
Lefebre, Judith Shafer, Penny Blanton Shafer, Jeffery Wells but eleven 
grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. She is considered by her family 
and friends as a wonderful and loving Mom, an elegant lady full of the joy of 
life, and great friend to many. She will be missed.

Memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 2, 2004, at 
Grace Community Church (formerly First Baptist Church) in Wasco. 


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