The Life of TROY DAVID SHAFER
Troy David Shafer passed away on February 21, 2016, and went to be with Jesus. Troy was born in Des Moines, Iowa on November 7, 1962, to David and Jackie Shafer. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Saydel High School in 1981, where he met his high school sweetheart and wife, Karen.
Troy was a loving, generous, hardworking and passionate man who cared deeply for his family and friends. In his many roles of husband, father, son, brother, friend, coach and businessman, he never failed to give his very best, and taught his kids to do the same. You could always count on Troy''s honesty, he would tell it like it is. He was a fun-lover and thrill-seeker, whether riding his motorcycle or drag racing. He showed tremendous strength and bravery through all things. Troy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Troy is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Chelsea (Brent) Schuele, Allie (Adam) White, Zac, Austin, and Micheal; grandchildren, Benjamin and Zion; mother, Jackie; sister, Kim (Drew) Waddell, and their children, Skyler, Bree, and Demique; cousins, Lorrie Steele and Donnie Steele; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, David Shafer; aunt, Judy Stock; and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Capitol City Church, 5990 NE 14th Street in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening at the church from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be received by the family and later directed to a trust fund for Troy’s three sons.
Troy was a loving, generous, hardworking and passionate man who cared deeply for his family and friends. In his many roles of husband, father, son, brother, friend, coach and businessman, he never failed to give his very best, and taught his kids to do the same. You could always count on Troy''s honesty, he would tell it like it is. He was a fun-lover and thrill-seeker, whether riding his motorcycle or drag racing. He showed tremendous strength and bravery through all things. Troy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Troy is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Chelsea (Brent) Schuele, Allie (Adam) White, Zac, Austin, and Micheal; grandchildren, Benjamin and Zion; mother, Jackie; sister, Kim (Drew) Waddell, and their children, Skyler, Bree, and Demique; cousins, Lorrie Steele and Donnie Steele; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, David Shafer; aunt, Judy Stock; and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Capitol City Church, 5990 NE 14th Street in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening at the church from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be received by the family and later directed to a trust fund for Troy’s three sons.