Arden R. Shaffer, 90, of Lake Havasu City, AZ, passed away in her home on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Arden was born in Chicago, IL on February 12, 1930, daughter of Dr. Earl E.R. and Verna (Tyler) Downing. She graduated from high school. Arden married her first husband, Lawrence A. Linnebach in December 1947, which ended in divorce. She later married Neal F. Werner in November 1960. Sadly, Neal passed away in July of 1992. During these years, Arden was a homemaker and raised her family. She lived in Baker City, OR for 30 years before moving to Lake Havasu City, AZ, where she spent the last 15 years. She was also a lifetime member of the Mormon Church. On November 27, 1999, Arden married William R. Shaffer and gained seven more adult children. Arden loved animals, gardening, cooking, sewing, and laughing. At age 88, she discovered her biological family and learned she was the eldest to 15 younger siblings; most of who are still living. Arden is survived by her husband, William R. Shaffer; children, Nedra D. Goedhart, Jamie S. Werner, Elizabeth Rasania, Robert Shafer, Joseph Shaffer, and Andrew Shaffer; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father; mother; 3 sisters; 1 brother; and 2 sons.