Kathryn Friede Shaffer
June 30, 1928 - November 23, 2018
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Kathryn Friede Shaffer
June 30, 1928 - November 23, 2018
Obituary
Kathryn friede shaffer passed away on november 23, 2018 at home after a short illness.
Kathryn was the daughter of the late herbert a. And margaret lewis friede of wheeling, wv and washington, dc and was the granddaughter of catherine jones lewis. She was
preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, howard d. Shaffer; her daughters, elisabeth f. Shaffer, kathleen ann carroll; and sister, janet whiting.
Kathryn earned a bachelor of science degree in home economics from west virginia university and a master of arts degree in home economics from marshall university.
She retired from wvu in 1996, as an extension associate professor emerita. In her 25 years with the extension service, kathryn worked in lincoln and kanawha countries as the agent responsible for 4-h and family and consumer sciences programs. In addition, to the traditional extension programs, she produced and hosted “a better way” tv program for the wv library commission. She was a regular contributor of articles for the charleston newspaper.
Her early career began as a home economist for the potomac electric power co., washington, dc and she was employed by the veterans administration, claims division, in washington, dc. In 1991, she was named outstanding extension home economist by the west virginia association of family and consumer sciences. She served on numerous state and community boards and committees.
Kathryn was a member of christ church united methodist; american west virginia and national extension associations of family and consumer sciences; a member of multiple societies and organizations relating to her profession; alpha phi international sorority; ceos/kanawha city and west virginia university emeritus club.
Kathryn is survived by her daughter, margaret l. Shaffer; grandson, jackson shaffer lilly (chelsey); granddaughter, lauren blowers (matt); nephew, charles e. Whiting (jennifer); niece, lisa whiting tessicini; great grandson, cameron blowers.
A service of death and resurrection will be held at 2:00 p.M. Thursday, november 29, 2018 at christ church united methodist chapel, with rev. Jonathan moon officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to christ church united methodist, 1221 quarrier street, charleston, wv 25301.
You may send condolences to the family at: www.Barlowbonsall,com
barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
4 responses to Kathryn Friede Shaffer
Anne Carroll says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Dear Margaret,
You And Your Family Are In My Thoughts And Prayers As You Deal With Your Mother’S Death. I Know That You Took Such Wonderful Care Of Kathryn, And I Know That It Must Be A Relief To Know That She Is Whole Again And In A Better Place.
I Remember Kathryn As A Very Vital And Interesting And Knowledgeable Person Who Helped So Many People Over Her Many Years Of Service To Kanawha County – Especially Me.
I Send My Love To You Margaret,
Anne Carroll
Anne Carroll says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Dear Margaret,
You And Your Family Are In My Thoughts And Prayers As You Deal With Your Mother’S Death. I Can Only Imagine The Relief You Must Feel. Byou Know That She Is In A Much Better Plce
Ned Whiting says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Nephew
Location: Crofton Maryland
I’M So Sorry To Hear This News. My Sincere Condolences To Margaret, Jackson, And Lauren. I Have Many Fond Memories Of Kathryn, Howard, Margaret, Kathy, And Elisabeth. I Have Always Appreciated Kathryn And Howard’S Kindness And Generosity In Allowing Me To Spend The Summer With Them Many, Many Years Ago. I Greatly Enjoyed Our Visits And Conversations Within The Past Several Years. Rest In Peace And Farewell…
Almasumler@Gmail.Com says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Neighbor
Location: Raleigh North Carolina
I Was Sorry To Read About The Loss Of Your Dear Loved One. The Bible Gives Us Hope Of Seeing Them Again In The Promised Resurrection To Come According To Scriptures Such As [John 5:28-29] And [Acts 24:15]. We Find Further Hope In Scriptures Like [Isaiah 25:8] And [Revelations 21:3-5] Which Says In Part That Jehovah God Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Our Eyes And Death Will Be No More, Because God Will Swallow Up Death Forever. I Hope These Scriptures Will Be Of Some Comfort.
My Sincere Condolences.