Obituary

Evelyn L Martin Shafer
(July 26, 1917 - October 30, 2014)

Evelyn L. Martin Shafer, 97, of Milton, WV passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. She was born in Cleveland, OH on July 26, 1917 to the late Jack E. Martin and Maude Martin Wolfe and widow of Frank D. Shafer, Jr. Also preceding her in death was a sister, June Schemmel of Ohio. Evelyn is survived by her children, Michael A. Shafer (Audrey) of Seaford, VA and daughter, Connie Lunsford (William) of Milton, WV. Also surviving are grandchildren, Christina Lunsford and Cathy Lunsford Cooper (Doug) of Milton and Marybeth Shafer Morgan (Brent) and David Shafer (Kindra) of Virginia; great grandchildren, Catherine “Alex” Cooper and William Cooper of Milton, Peyton and Grant Shafer and Matthew Morgan of Virginia; and her angel on earth and caretaker for over seven years, Tammy Hutchinson of Milton. Evelyn was one of the “Rosie the Riveters” during the Korean War, Working on B-52s and F-86s at McCellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA and working at Babcox-Wilcox in Barberton, OH during WWII making steel headers for Navy ships sent to Kaiser ship yards in San Diego, CA. Her strength came from her faith in God, and her children and their families were her greatest treasures. Her hobbies were making photo albums, NASCAR races, golf matches on TV, football and Hallmark movies. Her loving and caring spirit touched the lives of so many and she will be missed by all who knew her. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 2, 2014 at New Marshfield Cemetery in New Marshfield, OH. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.