Dana Shaeffer
September 11, 1941 - January 27, 2019
From: Mountain View, AR | Originally: Des Moines, IA
Dana Ann (White) Shaeffer, 77, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away on January 27, 2019, at St. Vincent in Sherwood, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Maxwell Area Community Center in Maxwell, Iowa, with a private family graveside service at 1:30 p.m. in the Peoria Cemetery of Maxwell.
Dana was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 11, 1941, to the late James Harper and Coral Arlee (Patterson) White. Dana obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Grand View College in Des Moines, IA; she then attended Drake University, also in Des Moines, IA, to complete her graduate degree. She worked for many years as an art professor at Grand View College in Des Moines, IA. Dana loved teaching art so much she remarked it never felt like work to her. She was also an active member of First United Methodist Church, Art Guild, and the Ozark Folk Center. She will be greatly missed by all of her loving family and friends.
Dana is survived by one son, Harvey David Shaeffer of Neligh, Nebraska; one daughter, Leslie Klemme and husband David of Ankeny, Iowa; brothers Jerry White of Maxwell, Iowa, and Joe White of Iowa City, Iowa; one sister, Ona Siporin and husband Steve of Logan, Utah; brother-in-law, Kenton Viers of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; along with many extended family and friends.
Dana was preceded in death by her parents, James Harper and Coral Arlee (Patterson) White; sister, Mary Viers; former spouse Harvey Shaeffer; one sister-in-law, Kay White; and three nephews, James White, Dov Siporin, and Douglas Bork.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada.
Condolences
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 1:39 PM
“Leslie and David, I'm so sorry to hear of Mom's passing. She was a spectacular lady. I so enjoyed her so much when we were neighbors. We had lots of fun talks on my front steps with Cinnamon :-) Please know you are all in our prayers.
Much love and many blessings.
JoAnn and Meusburger Family”
- JoAnn Meusburger
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 1:39 PM
“I will miss Dana so much. Words don't seem adequate at this time...however, I extend my sincere condolences to my cousins with heart sorrow. Caryl”
- Caryl Ann White
Friday, February 1, 2019 at 10:16 AM
“Leslie and David and family,
I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
”
- Candy Miller
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