Donna Jean Shafer

Donna Jean Lake Shafer, 87, of Cambridge passed away peacefully on Wednesday (March 1,2017) at her home. Donna was born February 3, 1930 in Cambridge, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond and Dolores Lake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Dale Sherrard; son, Dale Edwin (Eddie) Sherrard; grandson, Blake Ryan Robinson; and brother, Gilbert "Gib" Lake. She is survived by her loving husband of forty-one years, John R. Shafer; her daughter, Jo Sherrard of Atlanta, GA; son, Rick (Lena) Shafer of San Juan Capistrano, CA; daughter, Sue (Walt) Rakowich of Denver, CO; son, Mike (Renee) Shafer of Nashville, TN; daughter-in-law, Prageeta Sharma of Missoula, MT; brother, Ted (Katie) Lake of Washington, NC; sister-in-law, Darlene Lake of Cambridge; eleven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Donna wrote copy for the WILE radio station, was a Hospice volunteer and supporter, she was an avid writer and member of the Rainy Day Writers. Her stories brought love and laughter to many throughout the years. She and her husband supported and enjoyed many local community organizations including the Cambridge City Band. Most weekends she and John could be found cheering on the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium and watching the The Ohio State Marching Band. Visitation will be held Sunday (March 5, 2017) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, where funeral services will be held Monday (March 6, 2017) at 11 a.m. with Pastor Karen Rawlins officiating. As an expression of sympathy, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Donna's name to the Rainy Day Writers in care of Shafer Insurance, 802 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge OH, 43725.

Sunday, March 5, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Sunday, March 5, 2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Monday, March 6, 2017 11:00 AM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725