"Going to Grandma's meant lots of kisses and hugs, home cooked food, playing on the tree swings, running back to the apple tree to gather apples for her, washing our hands at the outside water facet where there was always a metal bowl with soap and having to use the outhouse when we were outside playing for the day. Summer days included gardens to be worked on, family games of baseball in the backyard, tractor rides and in the evenings, a weenie roast by a big fire. I will always remember the glass milk bottles sitting by the back door waiting for the milk man, her homemade eggnog she always made me upon request and how she how she called her couch the davenport. She filled her home with love and we all felt it. I was truly blessed to be one of her many grandchildren, knowing no matter what, she always prayed for me and our family. She was everything a Grandmother should be and she will be greatly missed! "
In loving memory of
Helen Shaffer
September 9, 1913 - January 25, 2012
Shaffer, Helen C.
Of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Mount Pleasant Nursing Center at the age of 98. She was born September 9, 1913 in West Carrollton, the daughter of the late Earl and Bertha (Rickard) Green. Her family moved to a farm in Waynesville when she was 5 years old, currently the Keepin it Country Farm on Township Line Rd, where she lived until she married. She was a graduate of Waynesville High School, class of 1935. She married Kenduall B. Shaffer in 1938, who preceded her in death after 62 years of marriage.
Helen was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Middletown and was active in the Calvary Bible Class. She volunteered at Middletown Regional Hospital for 13 years and was a member of the Middletown Hospital Auxiliary since 1982 and was a member of the Atrium Auxiliary of Middletown.
She was preceded in death by her husband in March 2001; son, James K. Shaffer in June 2000; sister, Pauline Carter; brothers, Ernest Green and Carl Green. She is survived by her three daughters, Joan (Del) McGill of Charlotte, NC, Mary (Ron) Turner of Middletown, Sandee (Marc) Thompson of Franklin, and grandchildren, Pam (Tim) Hawes, Debbie (Ken) Strawn, Barbara (John) Schwarz, Bob (Pam) McGill, John (Anita) McGill, Susan (Paul) Lezotte, Sheree (Bryce) Henson and Seth Turner; 21 great grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are special nieces and nephews, Judy (Gary) Fry, Carolyn Palmer, Bob (Evelyn) Green and Kenny Green and many special friends.
Helens daughters want to extend special thanks to the staff on Anderson II at Mount Pleasant Nursing Center for their loving care over these past months. Their mutual love, respect and compassion improved her quality of life. We would also like to thank the staff of Odyssey of Dayton for their regular visits and supportive care.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 40 N Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066 with grandson, Pastor John McGill of Statesville, NC officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 immediately before the service. Interment will be at the Springboro Cemetery on Lower Springboro Road. www.anderson-fh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 700 S. Marshall Road, Middletown, OH 45042; Mount Pleasant Retirement Village, 225 Britton Lane, Monroe, OH 45050; Odyssey Hospice of Dayton, 3085 Woodman Drive, Dayton, OH 45420 in memory of Helen Shaffer.
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"Dear Mother, We celebrated your earthly life today as you celebrated with Jesus in your new life :-) You are loved and will be miss. So glad for the good memories!! Love you and see you soon!!"
"Luncheon will Helen in her home with daughter, Joan was always delightful. Giving her a hair cut was such a pleasure because of her graditude. Visiting with her and all three daughters was wonderful."
"MY WORLD WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITH AUNT HELEN IN IT. SUCH A SWEET LADY WITH A WONDERFUL LAUGH! DANCE WITH THE ANGELS ,AUNT HELEN!"
"even thou i seen her a few times while i was growing up i felt like i new her my whole life she is a goog grand ma i rember the first time i went to her house we all went out side took pictures and they watched us play she would allways laugh i woud allways have fun with her shi is a good grandma. cody"
"Going to Grandma?s meant lots of kisses and hugs, home cooked food, playing on the tree swings, running back to the apple tree to gather apples for her, washing our hands at the outside water facet where there was always a metal bowl with soap and having to use the outhouse when we were outside playing for the day. Summer days included gardens to be worked on, family games of baseball in the backyard, tractor rides and in the evenings, a weenie roast by a big fire. I will always remember the glass milk bottles sitting by the back door waiting for the milk man, her homemade eggnog she always made me upon request and how she how she called her couch the davenport. She filled her home with love and we all felt it. I was truly blessed to be one of her many grandchildren, knowing no matter what, she always prayed for me and our family. She was everything a Grandmother should be and she will be greatly missed!"
"Iwill miss her friendly smile, her kindness , thoughtfulness and sense of humor. Seemed like one of my family-my family of friends. She will be cherished among the angels."
"my great grandma was fun and also strict she would always steer you the right way i loved my grandma and she always gave you lots of kisses and she would tell you want not to do and what you should do when i was younger we always had family outing at her house she always had a grden i loved her so much and i will miss her misty waters"
"I will miss her kind manner and her sweet , soft voice. She was always so good to me as a teen and she set a christian example before me. She was a lovely, wonderful, godly woman and a wonderful mother. I know we will see her again one happy day, I look forward to being there with all the saint of God who have received their reward. I loved dear Mrs. Shaffer."
"Helen was an outgoing and friendly person and was so kind to my sister when she needed a good friend."