Michael "Mike" Sheffer's Obituary
Mike was born in Seattle, Washington on June 15,1952 to Beverly Jean Curran and Theodore Calvin Sheffer. Mike passed away at home after a long illness surrounded by his wife Robin Sheffer and Mike’s “wife #2”, Penny Fiedler, on Monday, September 29, 2025.
Mike was a resident of Puyallup since 1957, attending All Saint’s, Meeker Elementary, East (later Kalles) Jr. High and graduated from Puyallup High School in 1971.
Mike joined the U.S. Air Force in 1974 and was a reservist for 6 years, honorably discharged in 1979.
April 1981, he married Kathy Markum and became a father to her 9 month-old son Shanhon, who he later adopted. Together they had a daughter Nicole in August 1984. They were divorced in 1995.
He went to work as a manager at Ernst Hardware, followed by 33 years at McLendon’s Hardware in Sumner from 1984-2017 when he retired. After retirement he left many friends and customers who valued his expertise and helpfulness.
July 2006, Mike married Robin Archer Brown, who he had met at the Eagles, and they enjoyed volunteering together at the Puyallup Eagles for several years. Mike was a loving grandfather and loved all his eleven grandchildren very much. He was, of course, the Best Papa!!
Mike owned a classic 1965 Mustang Coupe that he worked on and loved and liked to attend car shows; especially when he entered his Mustang.
Mike was an active member of the Daffodil (Puyallup) Eagles #2308 for 44 years. His former father-in-law, Byron Markum, was instrumental in getting Mike to join the Eagles. Often you would see Mike working in the kitchen and volunteering wherever he was needed. In addition, he was voted in as an Honorary Past President Club member and was awarded the Puyallup Eagles Hall of Fame award. He also enjoyed attending State & Grand Conventions with his wife Robin.
Mike is pre-deceased by his parents, his sister Sandi and his little dog Pippin, He is survived by his loving wife Robin, son Shanhon Sheffer, daughter Nicole Lewis (Jon); Bonus daughters, Lindsay Rasmussen (Brad), Sara Jo Brown (Karl Rupp). Grandchildren Jerred Sheffer (Ruth Mahan), Brooklyn, Taylor & Gianna Sheffer; Addison & Makaya Lewis; Braden, Bently and Brody Rasmussen; Luna & Olive Brown-Carter. Great granddaughter Araya Sheffer. Nieces, Lisa Aiken Mundell and Erin Aiken Irish, plus additional nieces and nephews, family and a host of friends. He will be missed very much!
A Celebration of Life will be held at Puyallup Eagles on Monday, November 3rd from 12 pm-4 pm located at 1106 East Main Ave, Puyallup, WA 98372. Please wear, if you can, a favorite Hawaiian shirt or car show shirt in honor of Mike. A private family gathering will be held later in November.
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