Dr. John McShefferty was an example of a life fully and well lived. He was a kind, gentle man who made the world a brighter place. John will be remembered for his quick wit, intelligence, love of conversation, strong work ethic, and devotion to his family. He was a gifted researcher and teacher, and a respected leader in his field. He loved his work and being of service to others. Dr. McShefferty spent 45 years in his industry, and either led or was part of teams that developed over 50 products, some of which are still on the market today.
John McShefferty was born March 14, 1929, to John McShefferty and Jean (Conway) McShefferty in Akron, Ohio. His family returned to Scotland shortly before the outbreak of World War II, and he was raised in Port Glasgow, Scotland. His father worked in the shipyards, a hard, gritty, labor-intensive job, and young John aspired to be a chemist. John worked after school and on weekends for the local chemist and was lucky enough to have parents and mentors who supported his dreams. It was because of this that he went on to graduate with honors from the University of Glasgow. He then went on to earn his doctorate, again with honors. It was then he returned to the United States as a research assistant at the Sterling Winthrop Research Institute, in Rensellar, New York. It was there that he met the love of his life, Glenna Gloria, and they just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in April this year!
John was an exceptional man who loved his family, work, travelling, and fine cuisine. He was a scholar, scientist, leader, husband, father, grandfather, Rotarian, and a philanthropist. He made a wonderful life for himself by working hard, mentoring others, and giving his time unselfishly. He approached all aspects of his life with grace, tenderness, humility, and tenacity. We were all enriched by having him in our lives, and he will be missed.
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