Karen Sheffer Bazar

by | Mar 25, 2016 | Obituaries

Virginia Beach —Karen Sheffer Bazar, 65, a native of Charleston, W.Va., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

She was a graduate of Old Dominion University. She was the daughter of the late David and Evelyn Sheffer. She was also the loving wife of 37 years to the late William “Billy” Bazar.

She is survived by her daughter, Dara Bazar Tucker and husband Zach of Keysville; her son, Bradly Michael Bazar of Virginia Beach; her grandson Robert Dalton Tucker of Keysville; her brothers, Dr. Morey Sheffer and wife Lynne of Charlotte, N.C., Hank Sheffer and wife Susan of Virginia Beach; and sister-in-law Ellen Bazar Harris and husband Jonathan of Virginia Beach. She is also survived by her nephews Jeffrey Stredler and wife Laurie of Virginia Beach, Jason Bazar and wife Dee Ann of New York, N.Y., Andrew Stredler of Virginia Beach, Jennifer Stredler Sabatino and husband Steve of Virginia Beach, Darin Bazar and wife Azalea of Silverthorne, Col., David Sheffer and wife Julie of Charlotte, N.C., and Austin Sheffer of Blacksburg.; and many great nieces and nephews that she truly adored.

For many years, she worked as a dental assistant before staying home to care for her children. She was an active member of the Sisterhood of Temple Israel and an avid Penn State Nittany Lions, Virginia Tech Hokies, and Dallas Cowboys’ fan.

A graveside funeral service was held in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations to The American Liver Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Online condolences through hdoliver.com.