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Larry G. Shaffer
June 24, 1950 ~ September 2, 2017 (age 67) 67 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Maggie Hendricks
November 11, 2017 4:46 PM
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my very favorite teacher EVER ! I loved going to band and having such an inspirational person teach me music and marching band. I have very fond memories of that time in my life and of him. So blessed to have known him. And we were a kick ass marching band because of him. May you have comfort knowing how much he was loved. Rest peacefully Music Man!
Message from Stephanie Stevens
November 11, 2017 11:12 AM
I had Larry as my high school band director in Decatur. He was a great teacher, kind, and fun. I have many fond memories of band class. You have my thoughts and prayers. God be with you and your family.
Message from Pete and Sandy Adamd
September 12, 2017 9:26 PM
Sorry to hear of Larry's passing you have our sympathy we were neighbors with him back in the seventies has some great times
Message from UK
September 11, 2017 4:48 PM
Such fond memories like others, especially of our trip to USA and touring with his mother Lily from her home in Indiana to Virginia to meet up with our other cousins, Alan & David and a beautiful picture of them all together. We were always hoping he might re-visit his mother's native land and us in the process along with Pam in the UK. Sadly that will now never be - rest in peace Larry.
Peter, Angela & Toby Osmond.
Peter, Angela & Toby Osmond.
Message from B. J. Kemme
September 8, 2017 7:56 AM
I was sorry to hear about Larry's death. I enjoyed working with him while we were teaching in Onaway. It was so thoughtful of him when he gave the library a biography of one of the mushers from the Iditarod after visiting Alaska. His smile and laugh will always be with us.
Message from Jacksonville, Florida
September 7, 2017 8:53 PM
Pam, Dave, and all the family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Larry's death. It was just two years ago we went to England together. Such a fun time getting to know funny likable Larry! May God bless you and console you as you go through this time.
Love, Cheri and Ron Baker
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Larry's death. It was just two years ago we went to England together. Such a fun time getting to know funny likable Larry! May God bless you and console you as you go through this time.
Love, Cheri and Ron Baker
A candle was lit by Former Student
on September 7, 2017 12:51 AM
Message from "PeeWee"
September 6, 2017 10:11 PM
To Larry's family, a GREAT person has left this life to the next, may you find peace in his memories of all the great things he was as a person. Always wish I could have met up with him again to tell him just how much he meant to me as a director and a person, but it didn't happen. "BHS 75-79"
Message from Lorrie Kowalski
September 6, 2017 8:53 PM
What an awesome man and a terrific band director.
Message from Debora Bailey
September 6, 2017 6:27 PM
I am truly sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the Shaffer family will find some comfort and strength in Jesus promise of the earthly resurrection (Acts 24:15, John 5:28, 29) and the renewed Paradise earth, where death is an enemy (1 Corinthians 15:26) that will very soon be eleminated forever, and no family will mourn the death of a loved one (Revelation 21:3,4). This promise has been given by Almighty God Jehovah (Psalms 83:18). Truly, what a glorious and almost unbelievable day that will be! It's a reality though for God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). For more comforting and encouraging scriptures on the resurrection, please visit www.jw.org.
A candle was lit by 'Big Bob' Hanson
on September 6, 2017 3:33 PM
Message from Ajo, Az
September 6, 2017 1:05 PM
My sincerest condolences to the family, Mr Shaffer had a blast teaching my half notes. (I couldn't read music to save my life) I remember the day after a band concert he'd hand out sodas and put a movie on for class that day, he is a breed of great teachers I'm grateful I had the pleasure of knowing him when I was a young boy trying to be cool by playing the drums.
Message from The Roberson Family
September 6, 2017 9:00 AM
We are sorry for your loss. We did not meet Larry Shafer but we know and love Mark, Beth, Will, Andrew, Matthew, and Hannah. We know what Uncle Larry meant to them and how they looked forward to spending time with the family in Canada. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love the Robersons
Message from Ajo, AZ
September 5, 2017 9:21 PM
So sad to hear of Larry's passing. He was my band teacher in the '80's at Ajo High School. He was a great musician, mentor, band teacher & friend. He will be missed. R.I.P. Larry
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.
Michelle Alegria Pacheco
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.
Michelle Alegria Pacheco
Message from Cindy (Freed) Engle
September 5, 2017 9:04 PM
My thoughts are prayers are with your family. Larry was my band director all 4 years at Bellmont High School in Decatur, Indiana. He made band fun . . .we weren't just in a class together . . We were family . . Thanks to Larry's leadership. I have many fond memories of him.
Message from Dan Morales
September 5, 2017 6:04 PM
To his family. I am so sadden to learn of Larry's passing. We spent many years working as colleagues in Ajo, Az. He was truly one of the best music teachers Ajo has had. Always in a great mood. You will be missed. Rest in peace brother.
Dan Morales - Ajo High School Staff
Dan Morales - Ajo High School Staff
Message from Taylor, Arizona
September 5, 2017 3:55 PM
Larry positively influenced many lives while he lived and taught and coached in Ajo, AZ. I have fond memories of him as a respected colleague. The world has lost a good man.
--Dixie Grissom
--Dixie Grissom
Message from Paul Osmond
September 5, 2017 12:36 AM
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Tuesday 5 September 2017
It was with great sadness that I learnt of Larry’s death. Whilst I have always lived some distance from Larry I do have some happy memories of time spent with him. As a teenager he visited London with his mother and I was designated as his tour guide. Larry, not being a city boy, was very unimpressed with the city sites of my hometown!! In the 1970, when both he and I were studying to be teachers, he was my tour guide when I visited Muncie. On this visit he taught me to water ski. Having emigrated to Australia in 1976 I next visited the US in 2005 but missed seeing Larry as he was busy getting married in Las Vegas! I finally caught up with in him at his brother’s house in Virginia on my next visit in 2008. Whilst I did not share much time with Larry I shall cherish the memories that I have of him.
May he rest in peace.
Paul Osmond (First Cousin)
Tuesday 5 September 2017
It was with great sadness that I learnt of Larry’s death. Whilst I have always lived some distance from Larry I do have some happy memories of time spent with him. As a teenager he visited London with his mother and I was designated as his tour guide. Larry, not being a city boy, was very unimpressed with the city sites of my hometown!! In the 1970, when both he and I were studying to be teachers, he was my tour guide when I visited Muncie. On this visit he taught me to water ski. Having emigrated to Australia in 1976 I next visited the US in 2005 but missed seeing Larry as he was busy getting married in Las Vegas! I finally caught up with in him at his brother’s house in Virginia on my next visit in 2008. Whilst I did not share much time with Larry I shall cherish the memories that I have of him.
May he rest in peace.
Paul Osmond (First Cousin)
Message from Linda (Boyd) Ley
September 4, 2017 11:13 PM
Such an amazing musician! He made such an impact on so many high school musicians during his tenure at Belmont. The band was a family, and Larry was the pillar of that family. He will be missed by many.
A Grandma's Garden Table Basket was sent on September 4, 2017
Even though it has been awhile since I have had the pleasure of your company, losing you has left an empty space in my heart. I miss you & love you my Uncle Larry. You've always put a smile on everyone's face. The world is a little less bright without you in it. Love Always, Your Niece Lisa Shaffer
Message from Kentucky
September 4, 2017 10:45 PM
Pam. I am so sorry for your loss. I am here for you my friend if you need me. Lovies
Message from Ross & Jean Carson
September 4, 2017 6:38 PM
Larry will be missed more than you can imagine by his Canadian neighbours on 5 Mile Lake! It won't be the same without him. Our thoughts are with you Pam; as well as your family and Larry's.
We'll keep you in our prayers and hope we can get together again.
Love Ross, Jean, Erin, Reid, Payden and Gabe, Michelle, Amy, Jack & Clara
We'll keep you in our prayers and hope we can get together again.
Love Ross, Jean, Erin, Reid, Payden and Gabe, Michelle, Amy, Jack & Clara
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