In Memoriam: Richard Curtis Shaffer, Part II

(Part II).

Richard married his wife Deidre in San Francisco in 1972, and in 1986 he moved with his wife and three young children to Denver, away from inner city life. He joined
a friend in business and became an expert craftsman, a custom boot maker. He worked at every stock show. Cowboy poet Baxter Black wears a pair of his boots, as does Nascar racer Richard Childress.

Richard and his family moved to Ft. Collins in the summer of 1998, and he became a strong supporter of Strength through Peace, and has loved working with the Community in Ft. Collins.

In the few months of his illness he talked about the great need of so many young families. He was excited about the opening of the Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope, and certainly would have volunteered his services there. He asks that you send no flowers, but please think of those in need at this time, and give in whatever way you can in your own community, whether it be to your local Food Bank, or your neighbor in need.

Richard is survived by his wife Deidre Shaffer of Ft. Collins, his son Zeb Shaffer of Ft. Collins, his daughter Bronwyn Shaffer of Atlanta, GA, his daughter Abiah Shaffer of Ft. Collins, and his granddaughter Anijah Young of Atlanta, GA.

He is also survived by his mother Catherine Currier of Vancouver, WA, his sister Barbara France of Saxapahaw, North Carolina, his sister Linda Kresge of Tannersville, Pa, and his brother Nicholas Currier of Vancouver, Washington.

Today's Rune: The Self.


Note: My maternal grandmother Catherine Currier, who was born in 1914, has since died. More about her soon.