Ruth Alvena (Schafer) Shepherd Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Alvena (Schafer) Shepherd of Salem, Missouri, who passed away on March 7, 2022 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Alvena (Schafer) Shepherd to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her children, Gena Cooper-Gibson and Gary Cooper; her parents, Arthur Schafer and Cinderella Schafer; her siblings, Arthur Junior Schafer, Gladys Rasor and Lester Schafer; and her grandson Jeremy Cooper.
She is survived by: her children, Marvin Cooper (Debbie) of Bucyrus, MO and Melody Waggoner (Terry) of House Springs, MO; her siblings, Jane Cotner of Salem, MO, Glenda Dooley of Salem, MO and David Schafer (Anita) of Sparta, WI; her sister-in-law Dormalea Schafer; and her grandchildren, David, Elizabeth, Katie, Gene, Anthony, Gena, Terry, Sarah and Colton. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.
