Gladys D. Shaffer

Gladys D Shaffer, 93, passed away peacefully in her Florida home on Sunday, June 10, 2012. Gladys was born May 23, 1919 in Jewel, OH to Clyde & Lydia Cubberly. She graduated from Defiance high school in 1937 where she was a basketball star. At only 52, it was said in her yearbook that she was A small, but mighty little girl with a lot of fight and throughout her life, she lived up to that statement by being an amazingly strong woman who overcame many of trials and tribulations. Gladys was employed at Defiance Alloyed Products Company before marrying the love of her life, PFC Harley J Shaffer who was in training as an aerial gunner in the B25 bomber. After WWII, they moved to Perrysburg, OH where they began their wonderful life together. Although Gladys was a graduate of short hand writing, she made the decision to be a stay at home mom to raise her pride and joy, Billy while her husband Harley began his 40 year career at Kraft Foods. Gladys was very active! She loved walking, shopping, and crocheting, but her true passion in life was spending time with her family. Her mind was active and full of stories until the end. She loved to love and take care of others. Gladys was a sweet and feisty little angel on earth who made an impact on everyone who had the honor of knowing her. She will be missed by many and live forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Gladys is survived by her son, William Shaffer, Ormond Beach, FL; granddaughters, Lacey Shaffer, Daytona Beach, FL and Noelle Larson, Tampa, FL; great grandchildren, Madison & Maddox Larson, Tampa, FL and many of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harley J Shaffer; brother, Percy and sisters, Alice & Thelma. Friends and family may visit on Friday, June 15, 2012 from 4 to 8 pm at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St., Maumee, OH where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 am. Followed by interment at Ft. Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Perrysburg. Online condolences may be made at walkerfuneralhomes.com.