James "Jim" Patrick Shaffer

December 15th, 1923 — November 2nd, 2015

James “Jim” Patrick Shaffer, 91, longtime Lafayette resident and business owner, died November 2, 2015, after an extended illness.

The oldest of five children, Jim was born to Martha Ester and John Shaffer on December 15, 1923, in Havelock, Iowa. Jim served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II. When he returned home, he married Rosemary Kelleher in Omaha, Nebraska. Jim and Rosie moved to Lafayette in 1954 and together ran the Scientific Cleaners until their retirement in 1995. Jim was a huge fan of the Colorado Buffaloes, and served the community of Lafayette on many levels.

Rosie, two sisters and a brother precede Jim in death. Surviving family include his sister Alice of Pocahontas, Iowa, and his three children Jean, Nick, and Ann

Services

Services are private.

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Condolences

We're so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Bruce and I particularly remember Jim and Rosemary from the days when we all lived on Monarch Street in Louisville. The Shaffers invited us to their home on several occasions for informal gatherings. Both Jim and Rosemary were kind and generous people who always made us feel welcome. I remember Rosemary's dry sense of humor and Jim's laugh. We miss them but will cherish our memories of them always. Thank you, Jim and Rosemary, for your kindness.
Sun, 2015-11-08 09:34
Jim and Rosemary were special people. We were customers of theirs at the cleaners and when I moved to Mom and Dad's house on the curve at 287 and Baseline, I would see and talk to Jim on his daily walks. Often thought of him after I moved to Erie. I will always remember his kindness to me after my husband died. May God Bless all his family
Tue, 2015-11-10 15:50
Dear Shaffer Family, We are so sorry to hear that your father, Jim, passed away. I always remember how nice, positive, and welcoming he was when I was the one to pick up my family's dry cleaning at the Scientific Cleaners. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Marilyn Roads
Sat, 2015-11-21 12:24
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