In Memory Of
Marilyn L. Shaffer
1923
2023
Marilyn L. Shaffer
July 27, 1923 — August 20, 2023
Marilyn L. Shaffer, resident of Holland, OH, passed away on August 20, 2023 at age 100. Daughter of the late Hobart and Beatrice (Wall) Hooker. Beloved wife of 30 years of the late Lee Shaffer Jr. Adored mother of Steven (Marilyn) Riewaldt, Laurie (Philip) Flanagan, Mary (Larry) Ray, Martha Riewaldt, and Seth (Sherrianne Sasala) Riewaldt. Treasured grandmother of Sara (Jeff) Meyer, Amy (Dennis) Kline, Anne Cody, Eileen (Craig) Kukla, Julie (Daniel) Caputo, Jennifer (Brian) Marsh, Brian (Dawn) Ray, Kathryn (Adam) Rodriguez, Hallie (Dale) Sagen, Hannah (TJ) Furco and the late Beth Riewaldt and Curtis (still living, Molly) Robinette. "GG Ma" and "Great Shaffer" to 27 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Barton (Patricia) Hooker. Many folks helped Marilyn stay independently in her own home, for many years. A special shoutout to the "Colleens" for their special care during the last year. And the staff at the Lakes of Sylvania for their excellent care right up to the end.
Marilyn had a love for genealogy, where she was able to trace her ancestry back to the Revolutionary War. As a member of the Ursula Walcott- Black Swamp chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for over 30 years, she helped others research their own ancestry to join the organization. Many members of the group expressed their appreciation for her hard work in assisting them. She enjoyed knitting most of her life, Marilyn knitted sweaters for every new child that entered her family. As an avid swimmer, Marilyn swam into her 90's. After her retirement from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Marilyn spent time traveling to places like the Caribbean, France, Ireland, and Greece with friends and family. Reading was a passion of Marilyn's, she enjoyed historical fiction. Marilyn will be dearly missed by her family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, American Red Cross for relief efforts in Maui, or a local food bank of your choosing in memory of Marilyn.
A funeral service will be held for Marilyn at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel at 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo, OH 43614. Burial will be held at Highland Drive Cemetery in Brecksville, Ohio at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023
Marilyn will be laid to rest at Highland Road Cemetery in Brecksville, OH on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Marilyn had a love for genealogy, where she was able to trace her ancestry back to the Revolutionary War. As a member of the Ursula Walcott- Black Swamp chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for over 30 years, she helped others research their own ancestry to join the organization. Many members of the group expressed their appreciation for her hard work in assisting them. She enjoyed knitting most of her life, Marilyn knitted sweaters for every new child that entered her family. As an avid swimmer, Marilyn swam into her 90's. After her retirement from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Marilyn spent time traveling to places like the Caribbean, France, Ireland, and Greece with friends and family. Reading was a passion of Marilyn's, she enjoyed historical fiction. Marilyn will be dearly missed by her family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, American Red Cross for relief efforts in Maui, or a local food bank of your choosing in memory of Marilyn.
A funeral service will be held for Marilyn at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel at 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo, OH 43614. Burial will be held at Highland Drive Cemetery in Brecksville, Ohio at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023
Marilyn will be laid to rest at Highland Road Cemetery in Brecksville, OH on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
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