Evan Schaffer, 11, from Breinigsville, died on Oct. 11, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of David S. and Beth A. (Leyden) Schaffer of Breinigsville.

He was a strong, compassionate and fun loving boy who will be missed by both family and friends.

He was a protective older brother, always watching out for his younger sisters whom he loved dearly.

He enjoyed all sports and played soccer and basketball.

He loved riding his four-wheeler and picking up his sisters from the bus on his Jeep.

He was a master of many games, including Kings in the Corner, Chess, Quirkle and Mario Cart.

He was a great joke teller and magician.

A determined boy, he smiled every day as he faced each new adversity and never gave up.

He and his family were members of St. Thomas More Church, Allentown.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters Kayla and Jenna, at home; maternal grandparents James and Janet (Weber) Leyden of Breinigsville; paternal grandfather Dennis D. Schaffer and partner, Linda Leibenguth, of Breinigsville; aunts and uncles Colleen Haas and husband Kurt of Orefield; Amy Leibenguth and husband, Troy, of Fogelsville; Jonathan Leyden, wife Darlene of Alburtis; and cousins Ryan, Logan, Ashley, Mantana, Shane and Emma.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Judith S. (Kloiber) Schaffer.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Donations may be made in his honor to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, 25 W. Third St. Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Arrangements made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.