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Beverly Shaffer

October 20, 2018
Kalamazoo, MI

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Shaffer, Beverly J. Kalamazoo, MI Passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling, age 91. Beverly was born in New Era, MI on May 14, 1927, the daughter of the late Edward Corvin McClain and Ruth Brown McClain. She was a lifelong member of Grant Wesleyan Church, where she served as the secretary of the church. She was united in marriage with Lester Leon Shaffer on May 14, 1946; he preceded her in death on February 18, 2014. Beverly is survived by their children, Corvin (Carol) Shaffer, Gary (Mary) Shaffer, Pamela (Bob) Boik, and Brenda (Michael) Mahon; ten grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Larry (Janet) McClain and Jim (Nancy) McClain; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one brother, Corvin Junior McClain and two sisters, Virginia Smith and June Chittenden. Friends may visit with the family from 10 11 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Centerpoint Church, 2345 N. 10th St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. at the church, officiated by Pastor Jason Olson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Kairos Dwelling, 2945 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the online guest book or leave messages for the family.