MARTHA K. SHAFFER

Martha K. Shaffer, age 86, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 8:02 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011 at The Oaks, Columbia City, IN.Born January 25, 1925 in New York City, NY she was the daughter of Ellsworth G. and Florence (Harris) Samo.

She attended Walton High School, New York City, NY.On February 28, 1947 she married James N. Shaffer in Towson, MD.In 1947, she moved to Rochelle Park, NJ where her 5 children were born.Between 1963 and 1971, she lived in Ramsey, NJ, Verona, NY, Bettendorf, IA and Pittsburgh, PA.She worked her adult life as a devoted housewife and loving mother.

Survivors include her children, James (Judy) Shaffer of Summerfield, FL, Kathy (Dr.Gary) Trout of Mifflintown, PA, Robert (Kimberly) Shaffer of Herbison, MI, Kim Shaffer and Dawn (Alan) Ramsey both of Columbia City;7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James N. Shaffer Sr.

Visitation is Monday, July 11, 2011 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. with the funeral service immediately following calling at 1 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Pastor Gene Rohrer officiating.Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City.Memorial gifts may be given in memory of Mrs. Shaffer to Midwest Assistance Guide Dogs or Heartland Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.