Laura Shaffer

Laura Lynn Etzel Shaffer, 66, Sunrise June 15, 1948 to Sunset July 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, George E. and Elva N. Etzel and twin sister, Lauretta. Laura is survived by her husband of 24 years, Clint; 4 step-children, Michaele (Jeff) Sage, Dimi Shaffer, Clinton Shaffer III, Glen Shaffer; 7 step-grandchildren; Nicholas, Aaron, Chance, Alyssa, Ethan, Brianna, and Elliott; 4 step-great grandsons; Cayden, Zachary, Tanner, and Jensen, and 1 step-great granddaughter Isabella, who is on the way; her brother, Chuck (Pam) Arens; and 2 nieces, Debbie and Diane. Laura was a life member of the National Education Association and the National Rifle Association and a member of the National Honor Society. After graduating from Pueblo East High school in 1966, Laura received a scholarship to attend the University of Northern Colorado where she earned her Master’s degree plus 60 credit hours in Special Education. She taught Special Needs students for 34 years in Pueblo School District 60. Laura was especially fond of wanting to help the blind. Laura was an excellent listener and always tried to help others as she was very supportive of other’s endeavors. Laura was an avid reader and loved motorcycles and antique cars. She rode across the country on a 250cc motorcycle as a young lady. As the daughter of an Air Force Captain, Laura lived in many locations as a child to include California, Arizona, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, and Spain. Laura will be greatly missed by her husband, her family, her many friends, and her beloved cat Tango - Laura was a true animal lover. She was also a dedicated fan of the Colorado Rockies. Please send donations in lieu of flowers to any organizations that help the blind or to a no kill animal shelter. Laura believed strongly if you have a pet, please have it spayed or neutered. Laura chose cremation and a Memorial Service will be held at 2pm, on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel with Inurnment to follow. Arrangements by Imperial Funeral Home, Pueblo, CO.