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The Life of FRANCIS J SHAFFER

Francis "Frank" J. Shaffer was born January 13, 1922, in Des Moines Iowa, the son of Aaron Francis and Blanche Leona (Overmier) Shaffer.  He was an East High Graduate, class of 1940.  He honorably served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.  After returning home from war, he married the love of his life, Lois McCains.  He took pride in working for Cownie Furs, Solar Air Craft and then retiring from American District Telegraph Company (ADT).

Frank passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at University Park Nursing and Rehab at the age of 93.  He is survived by his many nieces and nephews; and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Dop (Shaffer).

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Hazel; and son, Glenn Starr; brothers, Carroll C. Shaffer and Jack T. Shaffer.

Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2015 at University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 233 University, Des Moines.  Visitiaton to follow from 1 to 2 p.m. at Hamilton''s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.  Burial with military honors will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery following the visitation.

Memorial contributions may be directed toward University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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