The County Press

GENEVIEVE “LOIS” SHAFFER


 

 

GENEVIEVE “LOIS” SHAFFER, 89, of Metamora (formerly of Port Sanilac and Southgate), died Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Lois was born April 14, 1929, in Detroit, to William Jr. and Genevieve Leverenz. Lois graduated 3rd in her class at Melvondale High School, class of 1947. She married Leonard Alfred “Len” Shaffer on September 11, 1954 in Belleville, MI. Lois was an office administrator for DTE Energy in multiple locations and Union Camp in Lapeer – she retired in 1992 after 28 years of service. Lois was a member of Immaculate Conception Church since 1969. She was a charter member of the Lapeer County Community Foundation – Women’s Fund. She was active with the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan as well as the Friends of Lapeer Marguerite DeAngeli Library. She loved arts & crafts, painting and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Shaffer is survived by her sons, Kevin (Cheryl) Shaffer of Columbiaville and Kirk Shaffer of Attica; grandchildren, Michael (Denise) Shaffer and Patrick (Ashleigh) Shaffer, great-grandchildren, Emma, Jack and Charleigh.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Len Shaffer; and her parents, William and Elizabeth (Agge) Leverenz.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lapeer County Community Foundation – Women’s Fund, 235 West Nepessing Street, Lapeer, Michigan 48446.

Lois’ funeral Mass was held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the St. Louise Chapel of Immaculate Conception Church. Father Brian Hurley was the celebrant. Burial followed in Green Corners Cemetery.

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