Benzie County MI Archives Photo Tombstone.....Shaffer, Howard E 
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Cemetery:           Benzonia Township Cemetery, MI
Name:               Howard E Shaffer

Date Of Photograph: October 18, 2006
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Howard E. Shaffer  b.Jun.29,1921 - d.Dec.22,2003
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Social Security Death Index  
Name: Howard E. Shaffer 
SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX 
Last Residence: 49617  Beulah, Benzie, Michigan, United States of America 
Born: 29 Jun 1921 - Died: 22 Dec 2003 
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951 )
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U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2006 
Name: Howard E Shaffer 
Service Info.: SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II  
Birth Date: 06/29/1921 - Death Date: 12/22/2003 
Cemetery: Benzonia Twp Cemetery  
Cemetery Address: Earl Wiggins 1020 Michigan Benzonia, MI 49616  
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Traverse City Record-Eagle (Dec.24,2003)
Howard Edward Shaffer  -  1921-2003
BEULAH - In the early morning hours of Dec. 22, 2003, Howard E. Shaffer stepped 
into eternity, ending years of pain and suffering, to begin a life of joy and 
peace. Howard was born on June 29, 1921, in Clarksburg, W.Va., the sixth of 
nine children, into the family of Howard and Della Shaffer.
When Howard was at an early age, the family moved to Northern Ohio, where 
Howard attended school. In 1941, he volunteered for the Army Air Force, serving 
for four years. It was during this time that he met his life partner, Edna M. 
Thomas. They were wed on Jan. 7, 1943. During nearly 61 years of marriage, they 
were blessed with four daughters.
In response to a call to the ministry he had received at an early age, Howard 
began making plans to attend Theological Seminary upon his discharge from the 
service. His dream was fulfilled when he was ordained as a Pastor, and assigned 
his first two Methodist churches in northeastern Michigan. Thus began a career 
of serving many churches, across both the upper and lower peninsulas of 
Michigan, with unfaltering love and devotion. After his retirement in 1985, 
Howard continued serving as an assistant Pastor at The Church of God in Alpena, 
and wherever else he was needed.
Howard never saw a stranger, especially loved babies, and was an accomplished 
musician.
Surviving him are his beloved wife and caregiver, Edna; daughters, Victoria 
(Larry) Kritzell of Clyde, Ohio; Cathy Shaffer of Geneseo N.Y., Molly (Raymond) 
Franks of Beulah, and Sarah Earl of White Lake; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-
grandchildren; and his brother, Robert (Iretha) Shaffer of Boyne Falls. Also to 
be included are the hundreds of beloved and cherished families of his numerous 
parishes who were so dear to his heart, including members from Hillman, Spratt, 
Sidnaw, L'Anse, Baraga, Zeba, and Pickford United Methodist Churches, Alpena 
Church of God, and his prison ministry.
Rev. Shaffer was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Della Shaffer; 
sisters, Madeline, Virginia, Helen, Georgia, Betty, and Mary; and brother, Leo.
The staff and his friends at Tendercare of Traverse City were a special 
blessing to Howard and his family. They so lovingly cared for him during the 
last four years. He considered all of them his children.
Calling hours are on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at 1 p.m., at the McElduff 
Funeral Home in Benzonia, preceding services at 2 p.m. "Well done thou good and 
faithful servant, your life is our inspiration, and your memory a benediction."
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