Mary Jo Shaffer, age 81 of Upper Arlington, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Mary Jo was born and raised in Columbus, daughter of the late Dr. Olan and Marjorie (Jones) Burt. Also preceded in death by siblings, Susan Fitzgerald and David Burt.
Mary Jo graduated from Upper Arlington High School, Class of 1960 and The Ohio State University, Class of 1964. While at OSU, Mary Jo was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority and was on the Homecoming Court in 1964. Following graduation she married Steven Shaffer on April 24, 1965 and the two of them went on to share in 58 years of marriage together. Anyone who knew Mary Jo knew that her family was the most important thing in her life. She prided herself on being a devoted wife and mother and was always willing to jump in and support them in any way she could. During 1983-1989 when her sons were playing on the Upper Arlington Boy’s Lacrosse Team, Mary Jo was fondly admired as the team’s “Den Mother”. Mary Jo loved being around people and exuded positive energy. She was a member of the Childhood League and Pleasure Guild. She was an avid tennis player who had many friends at Scioto Country Club and was also a big sports fan who would listen to the Cincinnati Reds play on her radio outside while working in her garden. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Steven; beloved sons, Andy (Julie) and Scott (Michele); grandchildren, Drew, David, Macy, and Edie; and many other extended family members and dear friends.
Family will receive friends from 4-7 P.M. Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Schoedinger Northwest, 1740 Zollinger Rd., Upper Arlington. A memorial service will be held at 10 A.M. Friday, April 12, 2024 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43315 or to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43212.
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