Sonya Shafer Kieran

Sonya Shafer Kieran 1925 to March 13, 2011 Resident of Moraga Born in Oakland, California, Sonya was the oldest of the three daughters (Sonya, Helene, and Sue) of Thomas Guy and Theo Grisham Shafer. She attended Crocker Highlands Elementary School and the Anna Head School in Berkeley. She went on to graduate from Stanford University in 1947. That year she married William James Mansfield with whom she had four children, Guy, Gary, Kathy, and Cris Mansfield. In 1972 she married Dr. James Kieran and they moved to Moraga. Sonya dedicated her life to her family. She was the loving wife of James for 38 years. She is survived by her husband, her four children, her five step-children, ten step-grandchildren and her eight step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Helene Loomis and her dear friend Mele Akoteu. A memorial reception is planned at a later date for family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to your favorite charity. "The light of a candle, is transferred to another candle."

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