Laura Elizabeth Shaffer, 51, passed away Friday, February 21st, 2020 at Unity Point Hospital in Des Moines. A visitation will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 1st, 2020 with a service immediately after at 3 p.m. at McLaren’s Chapel in West Des Moines. On Monday, March 2nd, 2020 Laura will be laid to rest in Resthaven Cemetery at 10 a.m.
Laura was born on January 6th, 1969 in St. Louis, MO to William and Jacqueline (Jackie) Shaffer. She was blessed with two amazing sons, Cody and Hunter, that she loved dearly. She adored her dog, Gizmo, and always had a special place in her heart for animals. She spent the last many years in several different states and making friends along the way. She found her way home to Iowa in the last year and was surrounded by family and friends that loved her in her final moments of her earthly life. She will be dearly missed until we all meet again.
Laura is survived by her sons Cody Redmond and Hunter Kroeger; mother, Jacqueline (William) Shaffer; siblings, Stacey (Susan) Shaffer, Lisa (Clint) Cavanah, Jeannine (Dave) Spurgin, and Janet Shaffer. She was preceded in death by her father, William Shaffer.
Memorial contribution may be made to the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Iowa.