Stephen R Shaffer Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Stephen R Shaffer of Gardner, Kansas. Stephen, born on March 18, 1956, passed away on October 6, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Stephen for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Stephen’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Richards-Shaffer and Beverly Jean Richards-Shaffer; and his sister Patricia Shaffer. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Ann Springer; his stepdaughter Amanda Jackson (Brandon); his siblings, Mitchell S. Shaffer and Terry Evans; and his grandchildren, Harper L. and Hendrix L. Jackson.