Please make donations for Brian and Randy Shaffer.

yahamita

Just wanted to let fans know Randy was killed by a falling tree sometime on Sunday night. You can read the details here..
http://www.nbc4i.com/midwest/cmh/new...9-15-0035.html

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live...html?sid=1 01

We can continue to send donations to the Ohio Crimestopper or if you want to send the family a card and a donation, send to Randy's address...Many thanks.
Lisa

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers
PO Box 16038
Columbus, Ohio, 43216-6308


Randy Shaffer
11807 Clark Dr
Baltimore, OH 43105

ledvedderman

I'm on it. I don't know if I have ever really heard a more sad series of events than what this family has gone through the last couple of years.

yahamita

ledvedderman wrote:

I'm on it. I don't know if I have ever really heard a more sad series of events than what this family has gone through the last couple of years.

Thank you! I have to say I have never met a family who has gone through so much in my entire life! Randy remained faithful, hopeful and kept his sense of humor even during the hard times. I was in the process of making him a few PJ cd's and sending them out. I'm saddened he never had a chance to receive those..

demetrios

hearing about what has happen to this family is so sad. :(

is there a site to donate directly? paypal, cc etc ..

yahamita

demetrios wrote:

hearing about what has happen to this family is so sad. :(

is there a site to donate directly? paypal, cc etc ..

Good to see you again!
Let me find the site for that chapter of crimestoppers.

edvedr13

will do

demetrios

yahamita wrote:

Good to see you again!
Let me find the site for that chapter of crimestoppers.

np! it's good to be back.

Firecloud

fix those links kiddo, so the rest of us can understand what you're talking about.

mickeyrat

I believe the first one is about the severity of the storm as it blew through ohio. once on the site you should click on Local News to get to video

The second one should be just http://www.dispatch.com. search for Randy Schaffer

mickeyrat

donation bump

yahamita

Firecloud wrote:

fix those links kiddo, so the rest of us can understand what you're talking about.

sorry about the links. They were from the next day's newspaper after Randy was found. there are new/updated links in the maim columbus area thread..thanks for the heads up, I wasn't sure how long they keep those up.

mickeyrat wrote:

I believe the first one is about the severity of the storm as it blew through ohio. once on the site you should click on Local News to get to video

The second one should be just http://www.dispatch.com. search for Randy Schaffer

Thanks for the postings in both this thread and the main one..

mickeyrat

yahamita wrote:

sorry about the links. They were from the next day's newspaper after Randy was found. there are new/updated links in the maim columbus area thread..thanks for the heads up, I wasn't sure how long they keep those up.

Thanks for the postings in both this thread and the main one..

You're welcome.I live in columbus and have been loosely following this story.Perhaps with this tragedy AMW would move it to the top of the pile?

yahamita

Randy's Obituary..

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Randall A. Shaffer
SHAFFER Randall A. Shaffer, loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly and tragically from a accident at his home Sunday, September 14th, 2008. Randy was a very special person in many people's lives. He graduated from Lancaster High School with the Class of 1971. Randy excelled with his love of music while obtaining his B.A. Degree from Capital University in Music Education. Randy was also a 30 year member of the IBEW-L.U.683. Randy worked for Mid City Electric in Columbus, Ohio. There was never a stranger in Randy's life. He made such beautiful music with his saxophone that friends requested he entertain at many area churches, bringing peace and tranquility at solemn moments and entertaining at many other gatherings. He was always willing when asked for his time to play. He will be a great addition to the Heaven's orchestra. Randy's family was one of the most important parts of his being. He loved to try and beat his sister, brother and father on the tennis court and always has great stories of his victories whether he won or not. He also was an avid bike rider and tried to keep a riding date with his brother when time allowed. Randy was always there to help a friend, neighbor or relative with any electrical task at hand no matter how large or small. If he didn't solve the problem at first he wouldn't stop until it was completed. After the passing of Randy's beloved wife Renee in 2006 and the disappearance of his son Brian, Randy was relentless in his search for Brian and never gave up hope. He made hundreds of friends and helped many other families in search for their loved ones while being involved with the Crimestoppers Organization for the return of missing persons. He will be sadly missed by all the people whose lives he touched. Randy is survived by his brother, Tim (Debora) Shaffer; sister, Robin (Jeff) Hoffman of Lancaster; sons, Brian and Derek Shaffer of Columbus; step-mother, Nancy Acton Shaffer of Lancaster; nephews, Chris (Jody) Shaffer of Columbus, Dan (Marnie) Shaffer of Bexley; nieces, Jamie, Betsy and Katie Hoffman of Lancaster; great-niece, Kaylee Jane Ackers of Lancaster; step-sister, Catherine Duquesnoy of Maryland; cousins, Pam Muralt of Mt. Vernon, Janet Muralt and Cindy Grile of Lancaster. Randy was preceded in death by his mother Norma Jean (Jeanie) Shaffer, father Jack L. Shaffer, love of his life for 28 years Renee Parobeck Shaffer, grandparents Irvin and Pauline Shaffer, grandparents Bill and Ida Franke, great-grandparents Cora and Jeffery Fruchey, aunt Dorthala Muralt Boystel, uncles Clifford F. Muralt and Robert Shaffer. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at HALTEMAN-FETT AND DYER FUNERAL HOME, 436 N. Broad St., Lancaster, OH 43130. Service will take place Friday at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 231 E. Mulberry St., Lancaster, OH 43130 with Pastor Carl Rayburn and Pastor Mark Raddatz officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Crimestoppers or any charity of choosing in memory of Randy Shaffer. Sign the online guestbook at http://www.dispatch.com/obituaries