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It is a sad day to inform all of this news. Jim has been a keynote speaker at many BRHS Meets and was instrumental in assisting with special events pertaining to the BRHS. He will be missed by all.
Shaffer, James E. 78, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at his home. He was born September 16, 1935 in Bloomsburg, PA. Jim moved to Aurora after high school from Bloomsburg, PA at the age of 18. He began working for Burlington Railroad until his retirement at the age of 65. Jim also served his country in the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. His interests included collecting model trains, repairing and playing theater organs. He was also a member of CATOE (Chicago Area Theater Organ Enthusiasts). Jim is survived by his nephews, Jeff (Lois) Shaffer, of Roselle and Gary (Mary Lou) Shaffer, of Kane, IL; nieces, Mary Lee Shaffer and Sally Shaffer, of Middletown, PA; a sister-in-law, Ruth Tompkins, of Aurora; as well as several other nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Roy Shaffer. Visitation will take place from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Pl., Aurora followed by a service at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to CATOE (Chicago Area Theater Organ Enthusiasts). For further information, please call 630-897-9291 or visit our website at www.healychapel.com to sign the online guestbook. - See more at: http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/obituaries/stng-beaconnews/obituary.aspx?n=james-e-shaffer&pid=168115850&fhid=14633#sthash.5oxqhU85.dpuf __._,_.___
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