Helen L. Shafer was born December 12, 1928 at Ryder,

North Dakota, the only child of Edwin and Clara (Vasfaret)

Sather. Helen’s family farmed in the Ryder area, and she

graduated from Ryder High School in 1947. Helen attended

Minot State Teachers College until she was united in marriage

to David R. Shafer on December 20, 1948 in Ryder, North

Dakota.

In January 1949 Helen and David took over operations of

Helen's parents' farm at rural Ryder for approximately five

years. In October 1953 David went to Tioga and was involved

in the building of the Tioga Gas Plant. In June 1954 Helen and their son Gary joined

David in Tioga when housing became available. Dave and Helen lived in the rural

Tioga area until they built a new home in town, in 1961.

Helen enjoyed sewing and baking. She always made sure that there was an unlim-

ited supply of her famous Peanut Butter Bars when her husband, son, and grandsons

went deer hunting. Her two favorite outdoor activities were hunting upland game with

David and Gary and their numerous fishing trips to Northern Canada. Helen and Dave

enjoyed camping and spent several vacations traveling throughout the United States

and Canada. They also enjoyed 13 winters in Yuma, Arizona.

Helen was an active member of the Tioga First Lutheran Church.

Helen is survived by her son Gary Shafer of Tioga, ND; Rosemarie Shafer of Willis-

ton, ND; grandchildren, Sharla Wright of Bozeman, MT, Justin Shafer of Williston, ND,

and Nathan (Tia) Shafer of Williston, ND; 12 great-grandchildren, Chase, Dillon,

Deavon, Jayden Rose, Jayden John, Maddisen, Jordyn, Christian, Ethan, Dawson,

Cayin, and Sophia; two sisters-in-law, Carol (Howard(Deceased)) LaFrance of West

Haven, CT, and Opal (Leonard(Deceased)) Zimmer of Williston, ND; two brothers-in-

law, Jesse (Arlene(Deceased)) Shafer of Portland, OR, and Herbert (Donna) Shafer of

Garrison, ND.

Helen’s husband; parents; and an infant son preceded her in death.

In Memory Of Helen L. Shafer

Date And Place Of Birth December 12, 1928 Ryder, North Dakota

Date And Place Of Death July 24, 2010

Tioga, North Dakota

Funeral Service 11:00 AM, Monday, August 2, 2010

First Lutheran Church Tioga, North Dakota

Clergy Pastor Sandy Anderson

Musicians James Hamann ~ Vocalist Brenda Kutter ~ Organist

Casketbearers Justin Shafer Nathan Shafer Deavon Shafer Chase Candelaria Dillon Candelaria Jayden Candelaria

Honorary Casketbearers All of Helen’s Family & Friends

Interment United Cemetery

Tioga, North Dakota

You may share your remembrances and condolences with the family at the Fulkerson Funeral Home website

www.fulkersons.com

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And Courage for each sorrow.

And Faith to face in confidence

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