Shafer, Tess (Theresa) G. age 90, formerly of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully at home on March 18.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Darold; son, Gordon; parents Philip and Lucy Callaghan; and siblings Lucy, Fran, Ruth. Roy, Margaret, Jack, Jim, Judy and Anthony.
She is survived by her children, Mary (Mike) Holmgren, James (Bonnie) Shafer, Mark Shafer, Gail Shafer (Jeff Kuberka); daughter-in-law Cindy Shafer; grandchildren Nathan, Angie (Ryan), Wendy (Matt), Brett (Hads), Stacie (Matt), Abby (Kyle), Krista (Jesse), Gina, Ryan, Kayla; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Makena, Brielle, Zachary, Ellie; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Tess was born in Wayburn, Canada, moved to Minnesota and graduated from Columbia Heights High School in 1943, then earned her nursing degree in 1946. In 1948, she married Darold Shafer and celebrated 51 years of marriage before his death. In addition to spending time with her family, Tess worked as a nurse for 18 years, enjoyed traveling, camping, boat rides, reading and playing bridge with her friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 5-8 PM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432 with a Prayer Service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Church of St. Timothy, 707 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434, at 10 AM with a visitation one hour prior. Interment at Sunset Cemetery, Saint Anthony.
Visitation
Miller Funeral Home
6210 HWY 65 NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Monday, March 28, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Service
Church of St. Timothy
707 - 89th Avenue Northeast
Blaine, MN 55434
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery
2250 Saint Anthony Boulevard Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
1:15 PM