George Edwin Shafer Obituary

We bid farewell to George Edwin Shafer (Yakima, Washington), born in Hackensack, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 2, 2024 at the age of 87. George Edwin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George Edwin Shafer to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Insley Shafer and Anita Lillian LaCroix Shafer. He is survived by: his wife Jo Dame; his children, James Shafer and Elizabeth Smith (Shafer); his brother Richard Shafer; and his grandchildren, Alexander, Elise, Emaline, Ellasyn, Evangeline, Colton and Declan.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fund for Seminarians and Retired Priests at St. Paul Cathedral in George's memory.