Helen Lee Shaffer

HELEN SHAFFER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Helen Jean Lee Shaffer, 70, of Idaho Falls, died March 9, 2007, at her home. She was under care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. She was born November 5, 1936, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Earl Terry Lee and Eugenia Glaves Lee. She attended Clovis Elementary and graduated from High School in Clovis. She also attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She worked as a teacher at LaCasita School in Clovis, New Mexico. She married James F. Shaffer July 11, 1959, in Clovis, New Mexico. They moved to Idaho Falls where they have lived for 47 years. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Bible Study Fellowship and the Christian Women's Club. She enjoyed all phases of homemaking, Bible study, crafts, traveling, and especially her granddaughter, NaChelle. Survivors include: Husband: James Shaffer, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Carol Lee (Mark) Crumley, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Joel David Shaffer, Seattle, WA Sister: Phyllis Lee Walker, Clovis, NM 1 Granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 237 North Water Avenue, with Pastor Brenda Sene officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. The family suggests donations be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 237 North Water Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83402. Services are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Neva Dowdy njdowdy@verizon.net I truly believe my connection with Helen made such a difference in my life. I thank you for your prayers. And, I want you to know, you continue to be in mine. Anne Ewbank anneewbank@yahoo.com Dearest Shaffer Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Especially thinking of you, Joel, my good friend. Love, Anne Ewbank Cheryl Barnett cherylann13@msn.com No words can express how I felt when I heard of Helen's passing. She was such a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your faith in God comfort you at this sad time. Becky Louk I first met Helen when she came to Ross' Hair Fashion for hair services. She was always so kind and concerned for everyone she knew. She certainly loved her family and was very proud of her granddaughter. It was a privilege to know her and I appreciated her example. My prayers are with your family as you share her loss. She will be missed, because she made a difference when she was here.