Norma J. Shaffer, 84, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2013 at her Yulee, FL residence.
She was born November 6, 1928 in Mayport, PA and moved to Yulee 10 years ago from Amherst, OH. Before moving to Amherst, Mrs. Shaffer made her home in Youngstown, OH.
She enjoyed traveling and made a trip to Alaska with her sons last year. She was a devoted wife and mother.
Mrs. Shaffer was predeceased by her husband, James A. Shaffer in 2008, a son, Alan W. Shaffer in 2005 and a daughter, Donna J. Hutchinson in 2012.
Survivors include a daughter and son in law, Wanda and Dan St. Clair of Yulee, FL; a son, Ronald Shaffer and his partner, Wesley Herrera of Pearland, TX; a daughter in law, Cheryl Shaffer of Amherst, OH; son in law, Jeff Hutchinson of North Jackson, OH; one brother, Jack Brocious of Hubbard, OH; two grandsons, Adam Michael Shaffer and Jason Shaffer; six step grandchildren, Carrie Tuohy, Amy Stewart, Kris Cobb, Jennifer Hutchinson, Shane Hutchinson and Stephanie Gutierrez; and nine great grandchildren.
A private family viewing was held at Green Pine Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project to aid military veterans returning from wartime service with disabilities.