Stephen C Shaffer

Stephen Curtis Shaffer, 69, went to be with his Father Monday, February 9, 2015. He passed peacefully while at his home in Blacklick, OH. He was born December 24, 1945 in Manchester, NH to the late Myron E. Shaffer and Mae Ruth Youngquist Shaffer. Steve or "Big Dog" as some called him was a Gahanna Lincoln High School 1963 graduate where he once held the shot-put record. He went on to study at the College of Rio Grande and graduated in 1968. Steve began a career in teaching as well as coaching. He was an assistant coach with the North Gallia High School Football team and then when he moved to the Columbus area he began a twenty year career with Gahanna Christian Academy where he also started a fishing team. He was inducted to the Gahanna Lincoln Athletic Hall of Fame for 1963 for his athletic achievements. Steve had a great sense of humor, a smile that lit up a room and a love for many genres of music. He was an avid angler, was a devout Christian, enjoyed golf and watching his favorite OSU Buckeyes win! Steve is survived by his daughter, Heather L. Shaffer (Curtis); and his favorite grand-puppies Abby and Jackson. In addition he is survived by his brothers, James C. Shaffer (Peggy), Mike E. Shaffer (Jill) and Phil C. Shaffer (Melissa). He has numerous nieces and nephews and was beloved by many friends, teachers and students. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL 1051 E. Johnstown Rd. (at Beecher Rd.), Gahanna. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Quest Community Church, 4877 Central College Road, Westerville, OH 43081 with Pastor Jeff Kobunski and Phil C. Shaffer as celebrants. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 9-10 a.m. A lunch will be provided following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to CareCalendar c/o Bortel Family, P.O. Box 93, Stockdale, TX 78160 as well as Mt. Carmel East, attn: Palliative Care Hospice, 6001 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43213.