Marion E. Schaffer (nee McDermott), age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 22, 2011. She was the first child born to Charles and Nell McDermott in up state New York. Marion married Clarence Schaffer on April 25, 1933, "the love of her life". They had 68 years together until his death in 2001. Marion and Clarence had 9 children; Betty, Margie, Sonny, Doris, Chuck, Jeanie, Jo Ann, Jackie and Shirley. Marion's joys in life were her family and her 42 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and 25 great-great grandchildren. No one was ever a stranger to Mom. Bingo and shopping were her passions. Mom was a very loving and caring person and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, two daughters, Betty and Doris. Marion was the oldest of 12 siblings. She has a sister, Cathy (Tom) Mosher, and a brother, Sonny McDermott in up state New York. Visitation 6 - 8 PM Monday, May 2, 2011 at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257, where services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
