August 23, 1942 ~ January 16, 2016
Jon R. Shafer, 73, of Chesterfield, was surrounded by his family and friends when he went home to be with the Lord on January 16,2016, after a brief illness.
Jon was born August 23, 1942 in Anderson, He was a1960 graduate of Anderson High School. He received his Elementary Education degree from Ball State University. He was a Wesleyan missionary to the Native Americans at Brainerd Indian School, Hot Springs, South Dakota from 1979-1986. Jon also was principal at El Monte Christian in El Monte, California. He was an active member of North Anderson Wesleyan Church.
Jon was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his son, David (Marsann);daughter, Mary Shafer; best friend, Rev. Eddie (Julie) Purciful; aunt, Betty(Jim) Zerhung; brother-in-law, Richard (Leah) Jackson; three sisters-in-law,Bonnie (John) Moser; Kathleen (Mike) Yauncey, and Mary Lou (Rev. Michael)Konkle; grandchildren, Andrew Shafer and Emily Shafer; several nieces and nephew; and grand puppy, Jackson, who he adored.
Jon was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Ann(Jackson) Shafer; and father and mother, Ralph and Hazel (Lytle) Shafer.
The funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, at North Anderson Wesleyan Church, 1947 East 240 North, Anderson, with Revs. Michael Konkle and Eddie Purciful officiating. Burial is at Anderson Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Anderson Weslyan Church.
May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will be here to walk beside you in your journey of grief.