DR. EUGENE BLAIR SHAFFER, 81

Dr. Eugene Blair Shaffer, 81, passed away Thursday, December 9,2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of Jason and Annabelle (Craig) Shaffer, he was born March 9,1940 in Indiana, PA.

Eugene was a graduate of Marion Center High School, class of 1958. He then attended Indiana University of Pa graduating in 1962. After completing college, he further continued his education at the National College of Chiropractic, graduating in 1965.

Dr. Shaffer was a member of the Creekside United Methodist Church where he was a choir member and taught Sunday School. He was also a member of the churches dart club, a member of Gideon and lifetime member of Trout Unlimited.

Eugene was passionate about evangelizing, God and faith.

His interests included fly fishing, attending sporting events, cruises, Friday night pizza and Sunday picnics. He loved Sheetz, Benamati’s hot dogs and also Red Lobster. Eugene was delighted when he and Karen traveled to Israel.

As a Dr. of Chiropractic medicine, he was devoted to those he served.

His life was about faith, family, and fishing.

Surviving is his loving wife, Karen (Bark) Shaffer whom he wed January 21, 1994; children, LuAnn S. (Kevan) Talley, Susan J. (William) Strittmatter, Robin A. (Dennis) Patterson, Erica J. (Robert) Ackerson, step-children, Christina (Richard) Battick, and Justin L. Beers; seventeen grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister, Thelma Mae (Jack) Roberts; half-brother, Wallace (Mary) Shaffer; and half sister Lydia (Richard) Work; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Eugene in death were his parents;, brothers, Irwin and Carlysle; and his first wife, Sally (Welch) Shaffer.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Creekside United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be private with Pastors Lois Jackson and Rev. Doc. Paul Morris, co-officiating.

Interment, also private, will be in the Harmony Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Creekside United Methodist Church, 444 Indiana Road, Creekside, PA 15732.

“Well done, good and faithful servant”

Family requests masks be worn during visitation.