Some Sad News...

Unfortunately, I have some sad news to share with you. We learned that Mr. Shafer passed away yesterday morning at St. Ann's Hospital. As you may be aware, Mr. Shafer was a global languages teacher at WKHS who retired at the end of this year. Among other classes, he was the AP Spanish teacher. As of the last update we received, arrangements were still pending.

Update: We learned that Mr. Shafer had requested not to have calling hours. There may be a memorial service at a later date, but as of this moment nothing is planned yet.

Update 7/26/08 - Mr. Shafer's obituary appeared in the Columbus Dispatch today... here is what it says:

SHAFER Terry A. Shafer, age 55, an extraordinary husband, teacher and friend, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital. He graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Arts in Romance Languages and Literature. Terry was a recent retiree from Worthington Public Schools and taught Spanish at Thomas Worthington and Worthington Kilbourne High Schools. He loved "his kids." Terry was passionate about life and people of all cultures. He was loved and will be missed by many family- members and friends. Survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Shafer; father, Donald Shafer and Katherine Bigg of New Port Richey, FL; mother, Beatrice Nellis of Warren, OH; daughter, Novella Wade; brothers, Vaughn (Sandy) Shafer of Warren, OH, Donnie (Joan) Shafer of Spring, TX; sister, Cheryl (Neil) Robertson of Duncansville, PA; special friends, Roberto Gonzalez, Kim Gonzalez, Don Nichols and Kathy Dixon-Nichols; and the best doggie in the world, Papa Chuy. Terry requested that he be cremated (to save space on our precious earth) which is being handled by HILL FUNERAL HOME. A gathering to celebrate Terry's life will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to the Terry Shafer Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Worthington Kilbourne HS PTO, 1499 Hard Rd., Worthington, OH 43235.