Bette Jane Shaffer

Bette Jane Shaffer, 100 of Swanton, formerly Holland, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her residence at Swanton Health Care. She was born on December 21, 1919 in New Philadelphia, OH to George S. and Mary Jane (Spring) DeMuth and she married Richard Shaffer, Sr. on January 28, 1942 in Perrysburg, OH. Bette was very proud to be a registered nurse and spent her career caring for patients at many healthcare facilities. She was an avid gardener and baker and loved horses and dogs, especially German Shepherds. Bette was also longtime and founding member of Providence Lutheran Church in Holland. Bette is survived by her loving son, Richard (Diana) Shaffer; granddaughter, Lisa Shaffer; and great granddaughter, Cathy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Shaffer, Sr.; grandson, Jeffrey Shaffer; and brother, Max Demuth. Friends will be received on Thursday, November, 5, 2020 from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 PM in Walker Funeral Home, Holland-Springfield Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland, OH 43528 (419-865-8879). Burial will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to Providence Lutheran Church. This service will be Live streamed via the Walker Funeral Home Website. To view the service please click on Bette's obituary page under the Holland location obituaries and click the tribute wall tab next to the obituary and events tab. Please note - The live feed will not begin until 10 minutes before the start of the service at 12:00 p.m.