Published:
January 23, 2014 12:44 pm EST
Former horseman Russell Shaeffer, 50, passed away on December 22, 2013, after a battle with spleen, liver, pancreatic and lung cancer.
He was a farrier and trainer and worked for some of the biggest trainers in the industry.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret (Snedeker); sister, Deb Pendergrass; and his son, Samuel Thomas and sister Kaitlin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven; brother-in-law, Steve Pendergrasss; and father, Sam.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Russell Shaeffer.
(USTA)