Ruby L. Shafer

Ruby L. Shafer, 73, Marion, died at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at 2:12 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017. Born in Marion to the late Noah and Mary (Lines) Nelson, Ruby married Charles E. Shafer, and they shared 35 years together until he passed away on June 21, 2006.

Ruby lived her life serving her husband and family, and she did it with great joy.

She is survived by her children, Cindy Timmons, Marion, Marilyn (Allen) Timmons, Marion, Steven (Alethea) Shafer, Marion, Tina (Tom) Agnone, Ohio, and Terry (Ada) Shafer, Marion; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Laverna (Charles) Smith, Pat Harris, and Betty Cruz.

Her daughter, Sherry, also preceded her in death.

The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Ruby’s funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2017, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN. Pastor Mick Simpkins will be officiating with burial following at Grant Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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