Richard Leon Shaffer Jr., 70, of Queen Creek, AZ passes away on June 2, 2014. Richard was born on March 21, 1944 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He moved to California when he was 7 years old. He married his wife Linda in 1972. Together they had two daughters and moved to Queen Creek, Arizona in 2006. Richard is survived by his wife Linda; daughters Karen Davison and Kelly Wright both residing in Arizona; grandchildren Matthew, Katie, Reed, Tate, and Luke; sister Barbara Love of Las Vegas, Nevada. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Richard Leon Shaffer and Clarice Shaffer; sister Jackie Thompson. Care for Richard was provided by San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home, 21809 S. Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 480-888-2682.