Jay R Shaffer's Obituary
Jay R. Shaffer, 84, of Umatilla, passed away on Friday, May 29th 2020. Jay was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed.
Jay joined the United States Navy where he proudly served 5 years active and 23 years reserved. Jay worked at Electron Machine Corporation for 25 years and then worked at Crown Cork & Seal for 11 years before retiring.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Theresa R. Shaffer, his daughters, Robin Shaffer Meadors and Sheila Shaffer Busco, his grandchildren, Danielle Ziegenfuss (Zachary), Tyler Busco (Savanna), and Zachary Meadors, his great grandchildren, Kaden Ziegenfuss and Myles Busco, and his sister, Shirley Hampton (Don). He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Beatrice Marteeny Hall & Joseph Hall and his Son, Joseph Keith Shaffer.
In respect to social distancing, a graveside service to honor Jay’s life will be held June 10, 2020, 10am at Lakeside Memory Gardens: 36601 County Rd 19A, Eustis, FL 32726.
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