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William Dean “Bill” Shafar Sr.

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Birth	:	15 Aug 1940 Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Aug 2016 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9611000, -91.8151600
Description	:	William (Bill) Dean Shafar Sr, 75, of West Union passed away Sunday, Aug 7th, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:30 am, Friday, August 12, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in West Union. Inurnment to follow at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 11:30 am, Friday, August 12, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, West Union. Bill, son of Robert and Elnora Shafar was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on August 15, 1940. He graduated from Callender High School. On January 10, 1966, Bill was united in marriage... Read More	William (Bill) Dean Shafar Sr, 75, of West Union passed away Sunday, Aug 7th, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:30 am, Friday, August 12, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in West Union. Inurnment to follow at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 11:30 am, Friday, August 12, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, West Union. Bill, son of Robert and Elnora Shafar was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on August 15, 1940. He graduated from Callender High School. On January 10, 1966, Bill was united in marriage to Joan Carol Olson. Their first home was in Buffalo Center. Bill and Joan were blessed with five children, four living, Tim, Justine, Bill Jr. and his favorite Cyndi. One other son Brian died at birth. Bill and Joan called West Union Home in 1972. It was in 1975 that Bill started the fiberglass operation known as Shafar Fiberglass, that was located in the former school in Alpha. In 1978 Bill put up the first building east of West Union, where he continued the business until he retired in 2013. He always had a great passion for gardening , and was known for growing the biggest vegetables around, with a specific passion for onions! Bill is survived by his children, Tim (Deb) Shafar of Vinton; Justine (Jon) Holland of Ankeny; Bill (James) Moyle-Shafar Jr. of Cedar Rapids, Cyndi(Ron) Roulson-Bills of West Union; brother, Ken (Joan) Shafar of Tavares, Florida, grandchildren, Rebekah, Hannah, Joshua, Grant, Bruce, Drake, Jenny, Josie, Brian, Angie, Michele, Brandon, Brittany, Bryton, Brooklyn, great grandchildren Hunter, Aiden, Derik, Kael, Julliette, sister-in-laws, Darlene, Linea, Patty and Susan, brother-in-laws,Bob, Roger, Lewis, Larry and many nieces and nephews, and spacial friend, Loyla Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son Brian; and sister-in-laws, Beverly, Harriet, Karen, Kathleen, Elaine and brother-in-law Richard. Obituary & photo published by Burnham-Wood and S. K. Rogers Funeral Home

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Where is William Dean “Bill” Shafar Sr.'s memorial?
William Dean “Bill” Shafar Sr.'s memorial is located at: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did William Dean “Bill” Shafar Sr. death?
William Dean “Bill” Shafar Sr. death on 7 Aug 2016 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Dean “Bill” Shafar Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.9611000
Longitude: -91.8151600

Family Members:

Parent

Bob Andrew Shafar

(1910 - 1989)

Elnora Eilene Barnes Shafar

(1916 - 1991)

Spouse

Joan Carol Olson Shafar

(1944 - 2013)

Siblings

(1933 - 1933)

(1934 - 1989)

(1937 - 2017)

(1944 - 2008)

Children

Brian Lewis Shafar

(1976 - 1976)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

3. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

5. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

6. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

7. South Windsor Cemetery
Donnan, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025

8. Prairie View Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

9. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

10. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

11. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

13. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

14. Dunham Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

15. Hawkeye Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

16. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

17. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

18. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

19. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

20. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

21. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

22. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

23. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

24. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964