We will miss you Aunt Carol and  your laugh and sweet smile.  We will always cherish the wonderful memories we have of her. Our sympathy to the family at this most difficult time.  Love Jeff & Kathy Breitzman


Some of my best childhood memories were making the "big trip" to Minnesota to see the family that had more kids than we did.   We are all heartsick at your loss but rejoice that your mom and my mom are together again.  What joy there is in heaven.  We are going to try to join you in your celebration of Aunt Carol's extraordinary life (weather permitting) but if we can't be there in person, know that we will be there in spirit.  You are all in our hearts forever.  Cousin April.  

To Carol's family and her extended family this may seem like a sad time, but actually it's a  glorious time. You're Mom, grandma,great grandma, and my sister is right where she belongs. Carol had a up and down life like many of us do, but she handled it gracefully and never let it keep her down. She was always supportive of me and for that I loved her very much, we were always good friends. God bless you all and know it's time to celebrate a glorious time. Brother Lloyd 

To my Godmother Aunt Carol. I love you and i will miss you. That glorious smile will shine into eternity.  She  was the most like my mom. The joy she is sharing now with her family  in Heaven must be something to behold.  to all my cousins her children my prayers and thoughts are with all of you.  She did have a blessed life. To  all her extended family i know you will all treasure her memory. Her kind words and love will last a life time.  Hugs and kisses,  love  niece KerriLu

Love and laughter!!  That was Aunt Carol.  She had an infectious laugh and with it a beautiful and joy filled facial expression.  She always seemed happy but I’m sure that wasn’t always the case as with almost all of us.  
My heart is sad for my cousin’s , Gary, Jody, Greg, Bobby, Cindy, Lori, Mark, D’Anne, and for Uncle Ed and his family.  But I am also happy that Aunt Carol has won the victory we all look forward to.  What a reunion she has experienced in heaven with her family that has gone there before her.  She has been blessed in her earthly life and she is ecstatically blessed now in God’s Heavenly Kingdom.  Rest, Aunt Carol, and enjoy your new Heavenly Home. 
Patti

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Carol is survived by her husband, Ed Shaffer; daughter-in-law, D'Anne Briggs; children, Gary (Deb) Weber, Jody (Michael) Loud, Gregg (Mona) Weber, Bobb Briggs, Cindy (Tim) Johnson, Lori (Dave) Pelowski, Mark (Jean) Briggs; step-children, Bonnie (John) Strand, Linda Tuttle, Mark (Anne) Shaffer, Wendy Mohs, Eric (Leslie) Shaffer; 47 grandchildren; 81 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.

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Carol Cora Shaffer

November 14, 1928 – February 5, 2023

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