John Lee Shaffer Obituary
We bid farewell to John Lee Shaffer of Elgin, Oregon, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 7, 2025 at the age of 60. John Lee touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John Lee may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his mother Sylvia Lynn Byerley. He is survived by: his wife Teresa Faye Hylton (Hylton); and his children, Chantel (John) of Union, OR, Shauntay (Ronny) of La Grande, OR, Matthew (Lauryssa) of La Grande, OR and Noah of Elgin, OR. He is also survived by 1 sister, and 2 brothers; 10 grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Loveland Funeral Chapel (1508 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's name can be made to Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington, at 1100 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 667-5000.
