Charlotte Heck Shafer, age 95 years, of Montgomery, Texas, passed from this life at 9:10 pm, Sunday June 13, 2010 in Springfield, Missouri. Charlotte had been in Hospice Care at The Manor at Elfindale, and was attended in passing by members of her family. She was born Dec.12, 1914, in Modoc, Randolph County, Illinois, the 5th of 6 children of Dr. Franklin and Harriet Hyatt Sheppard. After the birth of their youngest child, the family homesteaded in Murphy Flats, Natrona County, Wyoming. Charlotte described her childhood as, "happy. I can't remember having too much time to be bored" She enjoyed playing games, participating in neighborhood fun, chores (care of chickens and a cow), and family music with Frank and Wilmer playing the guitar, Charlotte and Helen playing the piano. She also enjoyed family picnics at Garden Creek falls near Casper, Wyoming. Charlotte received national attention as an artist early in her life with the selection of a portrait painting completed in 1931 for exhibit at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg, PA, with subsequent showings in prominent art galleries throughout the United States. She was also selected for the 1932 National High School Chorus performing in Cleveland, OH. Through her lifetime she continued to paint, draw, and sculpt, recently completing charcoal drawings and sketches. This year one of these pieces was selected for inclusion in a juried exhibition at the Juanita K. Hammonds Hall for the Performing Arts in Springfield, Missouri. Charlotte married Clyde Guy Heck on May 18, 1935. For forty-three years she shared her life with Clyde as wife, "Mommy", homemaker, and legal secretary. While Clyde's job required moving about Wyoming from Casper to Cheyenne, to Newcastle, and back to Casper, Charlotte always managed the home with a loving continuity that supported her husband and nourished her children. In addition to her artistic achievements she is known for her hospitality and her extraordinary ability to "throw together" a most delectable meal for drop in guests. She is held in high esteem by those who knew her, deep respect by those who had dealings with her, and loved by those who have received her unqualified love and support. After the passing of Clyde, Charlotte married long time family friend, Patrick Shafer in August, 1980. They enjoyed 19 years of sharing life and families. The Shafers and the Hecks have been friends since their junior high school days. Patrick and Charlotte, having lost their spouses, considered it a blessing to spend the remaining years of their lives together. Patrick Shafer entered into rest at their home on the Platte River in Casper, Wyoming, December, 1999. Charlotte is survived by her children, Janice Heck Curry, husband Michael Curry; James C. Heck, wife Dorothy Ferrell Heck; William L. Heck, wife Ricki R. Heck; daughter-in-law Mrs. Edward N. (Rita) Heck. Other surviving loved ones include grandchildren Perry Dean Heck, Karla Kay Heck, Laura Martin, Stacy Martin, Jeanette Heck, Michael Stingley, Melanie Helmick, Sarah Heck, Molly Heck, Emmalin Rose Heck, Annie Shattuck; step children Judy and Bob Bradshaw, Sandy and Bill Knapp, Janice and Jim Conn; great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by husbands Clyde Guy Heck and Patrick J. Shafer; son Edward N. Heck; grandsons David Heck, Guy L. Martin, Joe Shattuck; siblings Deane Sheppard, Ernest Sheppard, Helen Converse, Wilmer (Shep) Sheppard, Niel Sheppard. Memorial and interment will be held in Casper Wyoming Memorial Service, Thursday, August 5, 2010 5:00 p.m. Winter Memorial Presbyterian Church 900 Saint John St., Casper, WY 82601 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice or Winter Memorial Presbyterian Church.