I have many fond memories of growing up in Coralville and knowing the kindness of Dick ("Mr. Shaffer" to me in those days) and the Shaffer family. My deepest sympathies to you all.

So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Have enjoyed watching the changes in your yard with your gardens and I hope they bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Marcia,

We just saw Dick's obituary in the paper. We are very sad to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Mary Fisher & Peg Voelker

Dear Family and Friends,

As a former graduate student in the Brody lab, I have fond memories of Dick. He was a marvelous surgeon and loved the desk top computer. Sandy Boutelle sent me the obituary. I was saddened to learn of his passing. I appreciate the time had with Dick. Your family and Dick are in my prayers.

With kind regards,

Howard Jacob

Medical College of Wisconsin

My memories are of walking thru fields of tall grass and mountians that seemed to reach to the sky, and streams that would make your knees turn blue when you bathed in the streams. We camped, we saw a bear on the mountain,we made sno-cones from kool-aid packets we hiked in with and the mountain snow we traveled in. We picked wild strawberries and took pictures of exotic mushrooms. This was ten days of backpacking in colorado in the snow mass region.

This was just many adventures that Mr. Shaffer made to many young scouts in his time.To the family I just want to say thank you for sharing such a great leader. 207

I was one of the many scientists who benefited from Dick's genius and kindness. He was a great man and my heartful condolences go to his family.

The 2 yrs I spent at the Univ of Iowa as a postdoctoral scholar were among the happiest years of my life, thanks, in large part, too my friend, Richard Shaffer; may he rest in peace!

Dear Marsha and family,

We have been missing you since your move away from us and we were saddened to read of Dick's passing in today's paper. Dick was always a kind and thoughtful man to have for a neighbor. We were fortunate to know him. Though we will miss the funeral on Friday as our sister-in-law is being buried that afternoon in Waterloo and we will be there our thoughts will be with your family also.

May God bless you and give you peace knowing the promises of a continued life with Him.

Much love to you, Lue and Merle