Frank Allen Shafer |
| Posted 2020-04-09 by Pat R |
| Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, Arizona) Friday, October 30, 2009, p. A2 Frank Allen Shafer, 80, formerly of Flagstaff, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Mr. Shafer was born April 12, 1929, in Sargent, Neb., to Walter and Irma Shafer. Growing up in Nebraska, Arkansas and Texas during the depression and World War II, Mr. Shafer developed a hearty work ethic and internal ability to overcome. These traits served him well in his health, hobbies, career, family and marriage. He moved to Flagstaff in 1945 with his parents and siblings (Walter, Anna Marie, and Robert) where he spent five decades as a vital member of a town that became a city. He was a proud member of the first Flagstaff High School baseball team in 1947. Baseball became a lifelong passion of Mr. Shafer's as a player, coach and fan. Baseball provided many exciting highlights for him with his children and grandchildren including all-star tournaments, state championships, a national championship and witnessing the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series. In 1948, he married his childhood sweetheart, Verna Yates, to whom he remained faithful to for 61 years. They raised three children, Vicki, Chris and Craig. While raising a family, Mr. Shafer applied his work ethic as the manager at Motor Supply for 25 years. Later in life, he was able to fulfill his dream of being a custom home builder. Another of his great passions was golf. Through golf, he developed many great friends and acquaintances and enjoyed memorable experiences with his spouse, children, grandchildren and friends. Mr. Shafer is survived by his brothers, Walter Jr. and Robert; his children, Vicki Womack, Chris Shafer and Craig Shafer; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be today at 2 p.m. at Montezuma Chapel, 3450 Rusty Spurs Road, Lake Montezuma. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Hospice Compassus, 70 Bell Rock Plaza, Sedona, AZ 86351. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.buelerfamilyfuneralhome.com. Bueler Camp Verde Funeral Home handled arrangements. See Also: Find A Grave |
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