Gardner G. Sam Shaffer

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Memphis Memory Gardens
6444 Raleigh Lagrange Road
Bartlett, TN  38134
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Blvd
Memphis, TN  38105
I served in the Marine.

Gardner G. Sam ShafferI am a Veteran.

of Germantown, TN

December 15, 1934 - July 17, 2019

Gardner Glenn "Sam" Shaffer, 85, of Germantown, TN, passed away on July 17, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Loyd and Ruth Elizabeth Shaffer; his son, Keith Kevin Shaffer; and his daughter, Stephanie Sierra Shaffer.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 62 years, Margaret Catherine Shaffer; his grandson, Gavin Christian Greif; and his brother Rodney Raymond Shaffer.

Sam was a United States Marine & Vietnam Veteran and enjoyed working for numerous years in Sales & Marketing, in the Automotive Aftermarket field. The family will hold a private memorial service, in accordance with Sam's wishes.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorial donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/give or donation by phone (800) 805-5856.

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David Lutey
Germantown, TN
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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Hi Ms Shaffer..
You know how much all your family means to me and mom saw the obituary to let me know Mr Shaffer passing.
I'm sorry he left this earth but he is not gone in spirit memories and what a great second dad he was to me just like you are my second mom..
Love you and blessings..

David Lutey
Germantown, TN
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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Hi Ms Shaffer..
You know how much all your family means to me and mom saw the obituary to let me know Mr Shaffer passing.
I'm sorry he left this earth but he is not gone in spirit memories and what a great second dad he was to me just like you are my second mom..
Love you and blessings..

Al Mytyk
Toledo, OH, OH
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Saturday, July 20, 2019

So very sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I have worked with Sam throughout the years that we worked at TRW together. My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Shaffer family.

Al Mytyk
TRW 1972 - 1992

Wayne Jennings
Fort Worth, TX
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Friday, July 19, 2019

Was a pleasure to know and work with Sam. Ours prayers with family.

Robert Joyce
Dublin, OH
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Friday, July 19, 2019

God bless the Shaffer family