Martha Jean Schaffer

Birth date: Apr 3, 1942 Death date: Aug 18, 2017

Martha Jean Schaffer, age 75, passed away on the morning of August 18, 2017. She was with her husband, and had spent the night surrounded by her family. Marti was born on April 3, 1942, in St Petersburg, Florida. She grew up there Read Obituary

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Julie Wong

456w ago

Matt and I send our condolences to the Schaffer family and to all who loved Marti. One early memory I have of her was when my cousin Jon was about to be bar mitzvahed and Marti offered to take me shopping for a dress. This was in the days before there were many malls. We spent several hours going to various dress shops in St. Pete, until I found the one that was just right - a bright orange dress with puffed sleeves. I will never forget her kindness and patience that day, which I believe she showed in most situations.

I also appreciated her attending our own son's bar mitzvah in CA. It meant a lot to us.

Mostly I remember her smile and lovely countenance. <3 <3

Julie Rosenbluth Wong (cousin)

Thomas Dunn

456w ago

Marti and I went to high school together. One year we went to the County Fair and Marti wanted me to win her a teddy bear at one of those side stalls. The contestant had to knock down three bowling pins with a baseball. I was so fired up to impress Marti that I wound up and let that ole' ball fly. Miraculously the pins somehow all fell down and Marti got a huge teddy bear which told me she kept for years.

Marti was a ray of sunshine and goodness for everyone she knew. Her love of beauty which she was able to express in her art was uplifting to anyone who saw her work. That was Marti's gift to all of us..

Marti's loss to Gerry, her family and her many friends will be huge. Please give comfort to Gerry from all of Marti and Gerry's friends in St.Petersburg. We will miss her so much.

Tom Dunn, BCHS Class of 1959

Cookie Alarez

456w ago

God needed another angel, and he called for Marti. Marti was our angel on earth, always kind and loving with a smile that never waned. I treasure knowing Marti and especially sharing the more recent GEM reunions and high school memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry and Family.

Cookie Alvarez

Carl Plaskett

456w ago

Jerry and family: Barbara and I are so sorry to learn of Marti's passing. The photo of her reminds us so much of her apparently perpetual smile which could light up a room and make anyone's day so much brighter!!

Betsi Burgess

456w ago

Our sweet Marti will be missed by the GEMs, her friends from our teenage years in our St. Petersburg neighborhood. Throughout her life, Marti has always been a kind and gentle spirit, an inspiration to all of us. With enduring love and remembrance in the circle of life unbroken, Betsi Luger Burgess.

Betsi Burgess

456w ago

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456w ago

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Jacki And David Challoner

456w ago

Dear Gerry,
David and I were saddened to read about Marti's passing. We know how deep a loss this is for you and for your family.
Most of our conversations with her were at large official gatherings where she always sought us out with a smile and a greeting. I remember one university reception where we had brought our 3 year old grandson and i was giving him chicken fingers in a corner ....both of us sitting, I hope discreetly, on the floor. Marti found us and sat down, too. She visited with him like the natural mother that she was.
She was a warm and lovely and talented person. Please know the we are thinking of you.
With sympathy,
Jacki Challoner

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