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In Loving Memory JOHN SHAFER GRANT 5/29/1927 - 1/27/2010 John Shafer "Shaf" Grant, age 82, of Marion died at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in Marion General Hospital, Marion. John was born on May 29, 1927, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late J.C. "Gabe" and Amelia (Shafer) Grant. He married Joan Lobdell on June 20, 1948. She survives. John was a graduate of Marion High School in 1945 and was a member of the US Naval Reserve. He was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 36 years until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of of First Friends Church in Marion and the Golden Band Sunday School Class. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite Valley of Ft. Wayne; a member of the Samaritan Lodge #105 F&AM; the Mizpah Shrine; NARFE; and the American Legion Post #10. He was on the board of Crippled Children & Adults and had helped transport children to the Shriner's Children Hospital in Chicago. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing & camping. His last gift was organ donation. Survivors include, wife, Joan Grant of Marion, Indiana; two daughters, Lynelle Aldridge (Steve) of Marion, Indiana and Patty Furr (Robert) of Hartsville, S. Carolina; daughter-in-law, Sandy Grant of Gas City, Indiana; 7 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Don Grant and a sister, Mary Ellen Kyler. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2010, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, with the Pastors Dane Leitch & Bob Garra officiating. Burial will be in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Indiana. Friends may call from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home. Masonic Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online Condolences From: Marcia Newton   Marion AR Relationship:  Friend of Lynelle Lynelle, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I'm sorry that I can't be there in person at this difficult time, but I'll be thinking of you and your family. Marcia Sent:  1/29/2010 From: Dianne and Chuck Smith   Marion Indiana Relationship:  Friend Joan and Family, With love, through tears, we send our love and condolences. May God's comfort and peace surround you all and may precious memories fill your thoughts. Love, Chuck and di Sent:  1/30/2010 From: Mark Vickers   Greensboro North Carolina Relationship:  Friend of the family Joan, I'm sorry to hear of Shafer's death and please know that my prayers are with you and all the family. I know he meant alot to so many people, especially his friendship with my dad. May God offer a peace that passes all human understanding. Mark Vickers Sent:  1/31/2010 From: Beth* Robbins Bontrager   Goshen Indiana Relationship:  Friend of Family Joan, Lynelle & Family... The circle of life continues as we once again face the difficult task of saying Goodbye to those we love...At this time, I seek to remind you to remember the essence of a life well lived and to rejoice in the memories that will forever be a part of each of you. The name "Shafer Grant" will always be a part of my family...as our families shared much in friendship and enjoyed many good times together in "the old days"...I am thankful for those times... Today, I send our deepest sympathy & heartfelt condolences to each of you from my family: Paul & Dorothy Lutz (deceased), Parker W. Lutz (deceased), Phyllis (Don Robbins -deceased 2008)"Lutz" Robbins....and my husband, Marv & myself... My mother now lives near us in Goshen and when she saw Shafer’s obituary in the paper, she shared many memories with me. ...For myself, I remember my Uncle Parker & Shafer being long time friends who worked together to help transport crippled children of Grant County with special vans...and I also remember misc. events with the American Legion. …These memories continue to bring a smile to my face. At times like this... one thing remains with us....and that is the lasting memory of special friendships. May God give you comfort and peace as you go through this time of grief. I know that my family has been thankful for knowing Shafer Grant & has cherished the memories that he gave us. Sincerely, Beth* Robbins Bontrager Sent:  2/2/2010 Send an Online Condolence   View Printer-Friendly Page