Memorial
Janet Weiske Shaff, was called home on August 15, 2019. She was lifted on angels wings and left this earthly world to be with her Lord.
Janet McFall Weiske Shaff was born to Frank and Florence McFall in Fenton, Iowa on July 17, 1928. She attended Fenton Public School and graduated in May of 1946. Janet was a member of Fenton Methodist church. In June of 1948, she married Herbert Leroy Weiske. They moved to Carroll, Iowa, where their son Kent, was born in November, 1949. In July of 1951 they moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and joined Olivet Presbyterian Church. Their daughter, Paula, was born in March of 1954. In July of 1979, they joined Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids. Janet was always active in church circles and sent greeting cards to all of the shut-ins from her circle.
In July of 1983, her husband, Herbert, of 37 years passed away. On November 16, 1991, Janet married James H. Shaff, who was also a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Together they enjoyed traveling, entertaining, cards, and music. Janet enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading, and taking care of her home.
Survivors include her sister, Phyllis (Wendell) Rusch of Algona, Iowa; children, Paula Meyer of Cedar Rapids and Kendall Weiss of Cedar Rapids; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are step children Suzanne Shaff of St. Paul, Minnesota; Tom (Patti Barr) Shaff of Iowa City; Jennifer (Robert) Wilder of Wayzata, Minnesota; Mike (JoAnn) Shaff of Denver, Colorado, and her special niece Margo (Mike) Perry of Iowa City.
A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Monday at 11 AM, where the family will receive friends after 10 AM at the church. Burial will be private.