Peggy Jean Shaper

Peggy Jean Baker Shaper, passed away Monday, July 24th in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 85 after being diagnosed with dementia five years prior. Peggy was born December 18, 1931 in Amarillo, Texas to Hugh and Opal Baker. The Baker family moved to San Antonio when she was less than a year old. Peggy called San Antonio home for the rest of her life. On March 30, 1951, she married Henry Francis Shaper, Jr. Hank and Peggy were married 46 years prior to Hanks death in 1997. They had two children, Peggy Michelle and Henry Hugh Shaper, both of San Antonio. Peggy enjoyed a long and rewarding career in the medical field. She began her career working in the burn unit at BAMC hospital in an administrative capacity. Peggy eventually joined Surgical Associates where she thoroughly enjoyed her work and retired after a 30+ year career. Peggy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, friend and neighbor. She loved everyone and knew no strangers. Despite working and managing a surgical practice, she was also an incredible wife, mother and homemaker. She loved to cook, bake, garden and take care of her loved ones. She was always giving of herself, her time and her talents. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Opal Baker; brother, Billy Jay Baker; and her beloved husband, Henry Francis Shaper, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Hart; son, Henry Hugh Shaper; sister, Martha Creal Nordley; brother-in-law Dennis Nordley; grandsons, Jake and Kyle Hart; grand daughter-in-law, Carlie Hart and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Peggys care takers for the last four years as well as Alamo Hospice.