Sue Shaffer was one of the most remarkable persons I have ever known.
Even though she was 94, her death comes as a shock, for she seemed indestructible.
I first got to know her in 1978 when the Cow Creeks were mobilizing to get their tribe re-recognized, and was proud to work with her for years  afterwards..  She was an excellent historian, passionate supporter  of her People, and superb lobbyist on behalf of the Cow Creeks.  Governors and senators sought her support.
She was always a hard worker and an organized leader, and she had little patience  for the slothful and lazy.  Throughout most of the years of her activism she was also operating the Vinara Inn and Denim Den clothing store in Canyonville, serving on the UCC Board, and promoting the history of Douglas County.
She and her cousin Chuck Jackson were the last of the Cow Creeks to have had personal contact with the elders who knew the traditional ways of the Cow Creeks, and she will be sorely missed.