Catherine Shaffer

She is survived by her children Donna (Glenn Sawatsky), Dave, Valerie (Brian Scott) and grandchildren Meaghan, Dane, Simon (Brittany) Shaffer, Kyle (Tara), Zachary Marshall and Miranda (Jake Guenther) and great grandchildren Jace, Ciara and Maidie.

Kay was born on December 21, 1932 and grew up on the family farm near Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan. She went to high school at the convent in Leipzig, Saskatchewan. She played piano and organ most of her life and even playing in a band with her Dad and Brothers. She continued playing the organ till she was 88.

She met her husband Joseph while they were both working at the Wilkie Hospital. They were married on July 4, 1955 and began their life together in Wilkie. They moved to Saskatoon in 1957. Kay was active in the Home and School Association and the CWL. Kay loved her children, grandchildren and enjoyed cooking and baking, playing cards and visiting with friends and family.

She was predeceased by her parents Tony and Mary Mitzel, husband Joe, her son Gregory in infancy, twin sister Magdalena and brothers Robert, Ray, Wilf, Gerry and Wayne.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (1121 Northumberland Avenue, Saskatoon). Private Inurnment to follow at St. John’s Columbarium (816 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon).

Arrangements entrusted to Aimé Laventure.