Robert Steele Shifflett
November 7, 1936 ~ February 11, 2009
Robert Shifflett of Vienna, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Loving husband of Lillian Bode Shifflett. Survived by sister Pat Nicely (Nelson) & brother Donald Shifflett (Susan). Also survived by seven nieces, two nephews, & two sweet great-nieces.
He grew up in Covington, Virginia & has been a resident of Vienna for 45 years. He had a construction business in northern Virginia & retired. He presently worked for Fairfax County Volunteer Fire Dept. in Falls Church, Virginia. He also was a member of Herndon & Concord Masonic Lodge. He formed the Hillbilly unit at Kena Shrine Temple & was a member of American Legion Post 180.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
He grew up in Covington, Virginia & has been a resident of Vienna for 45 years. He had a construction business in northern Virginia & retired. He presently worked for Fairfax County Volunteer Fire Dept. in Falls Church, Virginia. He also was a member of Herndon & Concord Masonic Lodge. He formed the Hillbilly unit at Kena Shrine Temple & was a member of American Legion Post 180.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Santa, as we affectionally called Bob, also was working for Fairfax County Public Schools for many years as one of our beloved bus drivers. He will be missed so much by the staff at Louise Archer ES and by all the children he brought safely to and from school each day. Rest in peace, my friend. Louise Archer ES has a hole in its heart.
SANTA WILL BE DEEPLEY MISSED BY ALL OF US HERE AT THE MADISON PYRAMID. HE BROUGHT SUCH JOY TO ALL OF US AND THE CHILDREN THAT HE TRANSPORTED DAILY. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY.
Santa,You will always be in our hearts.We`ll all miss You so very much.I thank God for all the beautiful memories You share with us(your bus drivers buddies),and all the joy You brought to so many children with your wonderful smile.My prayers with You and Your family. Your friend ,Slick bus 1558 xoxo….
Gone from my sight, but you will never be missed in my heart. Monday lunches on Bus # 1890 at Flint Hill Elementary School will never be the same and I will miss our chats in the Den. I hate to say it, but Goodbye.
My Mentor, I will miss you very much. You were concerned about my knee, and we talked about your surgery before I had mine, after my knee replacement you would check to make sure that I was doing Okay, Will miss the mentoring sessions. Shortening pants or sewing a patchs will never be the same. Love You and will Miss you very much
Thank you so much for safely transporting our most precious cargo everyday. They affectionately called you Santa and thought you were the nicest driver. You are truly missed.
We will miss you each morning at the bus stop. Thank you for being a caring and wonderful presence in our children’s lives.
We are so sorry that Santa passed away. He was really nice. I remember in kindergarten how he often gave us candy canes. He was a very nice person and we miss him a lot. We are truly sorry. Elise (8) and TJ (6) Jensen
We were so saddened to learn of Bob’s passing as he was an integral part of our X’mas holiday celebrations every year. Our children, Jennifer and Kimberly, knew Bob affectionately as their Santa that they would share breakfast with, sit for a special photograph with, and eventually confide in him their annual X’mas Wish List – this was an annual tradition with their Great Aunt Freda Burner at Kena Shrine Temple (Preston Burner and Bob were in the Shrine Hillbilly Unit together). Our girl’s also knew Santa as one of their school’s, Louise Archer, bus driver (both girls were Safety Patrols). It is clear to us that Bob brought so much joy into the hearts of many people and he will be truly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. In time, may your pain and sorrow fade into beautiful memories of your Bob and our Santa. Our sincere condolences, Peter, Robyn, Jennifer (12) & Kimberly (11) (Nephew-In-Law, Niece and Great Nieces of Freda and Preston Burner)