One of the 67 people killed in Wednesday’s deadly air collision in Washington, DC is originally from Minnesota, according to online posts by family members.
A verified GoFundMe page says Wendy Jo Shaffer was on board American Airlines Flight 5342 when it collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter on approach to Reagan National Airport.
“She was a radiant soul, a devoted wife to Nathan, and an incredible mother to her two beautiful boys ages 3 and 1,” friends wrote in the GoFundMe post. “Her love, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched everyone who knew her, and her absence leaves a void that can never be filled.”
Public online records show Shaffer attended Mahtomedi High School, then known by her maiden name of Wendy Wigstrom, where she played hockey and other sports. She was most recently living in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband and two children.
“Wendy was the heart of her family—a loving partner to her husband and a nurturing, joyful mother to her children. She dedicated her life to creating a warm, loving home filled with laughter and care. Her boys were her greatest pride and joy, and she dreamed of watching them grow into the amazing individuals she knew they would become,” the GoFundMe post said.
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