Joan Shifter, died September 3, 2011. Beloved wife of Donald I. Shifter; dear mother of Andrew Martin (Dr. Pamela B.) Shifter, Jeffrey Howard Shifter and Lori Ann Shifter (Jeffrey Alan Weintrop); dear grandmother of Ariel Hannah Shifter; dear sister of the late Dr. Richard Schuman; dear sister-in-law of the late Jerome P. (Joan Sue) Shifter and Joan Doris Schwartz. She was a devoted wife of 58 years, a loving mother to all and a strong advocate for women’s causes. She was a positive influence to everyone who knew her. Memorial service Tuesday, September 6, 1 p.m., at Central Reform Congregation, 5020 Waterman Ave. Contributions to Planned Parenthood of St. Louis. Berger Memorial