Joyce Shaffer (Camdenton)'s Obituary
Joyce Loretta Shaffer, daughter of Leslie Wayne and Hazel Ireta Carter Postalwait, was born April 1, 1939 in Upton, Missouri. She departed this life Friday, April 13, 2012 in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of seventy-three years and twelve days.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack, on March 31, 2008; a son, Jamie Shaffer; great-grandson, Zachary Harrington; and a sister, Lois Mings.
She is survived by her two sons, Jeff Shaffer and wife Debbie of Camdenton, Missouri, and Jason Shaffer and wife Shannon of Ozark, Missouri; grandchildren, Jarrett Shaffer, Joshua Shaffer, Cassandra Shaffer, Chelsea Shaffer, Jessica Klemme, and Heather Zumwalt; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Roy, Kierra, and Devon; siblings, Shirley Weber, Virgin Postalwait and wife Sharon, Jerry Postalwait and wife Jan, Larry Postalwait, Bobby Postalwait, Donna Petty and husband Mark, Eddie Postalwait and wife Carol, and Leslie Postalwait and wife Cynthia; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and many dear friends.
Joyce was a graduate of Houston High School, and Burge Nursing School in Springfield. Following her marriage to Jack, Joyce and her family lived in various locations before settling in Camdenton in 1975. Joyce and her husband owned and operated Mozark Assisted Living in Camdenton for over twenty years.
She had accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life.
Joyce’s grandchildren were the light of her life and she enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them. She also enjoyed reading, collecting nic-nacs, and antique shopping.
Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the many wonderful memories she has created for her family and many dear friends.
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