SHAVER, John Forest^{[1, 2]}

1930 - 2014  (84 years)

 Set As Default Person

• Name	SHAVER, John Forest  [1]
  Birth	1 February 1930  [2]
  Gender	Male
  Death	12 June 2014	Napier, Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America   [2]
  Burial	Heaters, Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America   [2]
  Notes	John Forest Shaver, 84, of Napier, WV passed away at his residence on June 12, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born on February 1, 1930 a son of the late Oscar 'Buck' Shaver and Ruby 'Boyce' Shaver. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by one infant sister Ruby Jean Shaver, a brother James M Shaver, and his youngest daughter Sandra L Shaver. John is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Rose Riffle Shaver. Also two daughters Suzan Marple and Wayne of Ireland, WV, Patricia Ratliff and Lonnie of Weston, four grandchildren Lori Reed and husband Rich of Bridgeport, Amy Fishbaugh and husband Tom of Clarksburg, Julie Oldaker of Weston, Jodi Wayts and husband Jeffrey of Clarksburg, nine great-grandchildren Bethany Reed, Trey Reed, Alex Reed, Seth Fishbaugh, Emma Fishbaugh, Abby Oldaker, Lizzy Oldaker, Cooper Rose Wayts, Wesley Wayts, also surviving is one sister Lynn Jeffries and husband Gary, sister-in-law Jenny Shaver. John was a self-employed mechanic, timberman, driller, and he had his own wrecker service. Prior to these trades John had 28 years as an electrician with the IBEW. John was very proud of his Navy military service aboard the destroyer USS Charles R Ware. John loved his family and friends and loved hosting cookouts, chicken roasts, fish fries, and breakfast in the park. He was a great lover of animals particularly his dogs and cats and had many special companions throughout his life. He is missed by Tinker and Cali his current dog and cat. He also had a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
  Person ID	I422364717737	Ancestry dot com tree
  Last Modified	22 Oct 2025

  
  

  Father	SHAVER, Oscar F.,   b. 4 May 1906, Napier, Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America d. 7 October 1998, Gassaway, Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America (Age 92 years)
  Mother	SEBERT, Ruby Rebecca,   b. 25 May 1906, West Virginia, United States of America d. 2 August 1992, Richwood, Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States of America (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	4 Sep 1926	Braxton, West Virginia   [3]
  Family ID	F7748	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	RIFFLE, Rose,   b. 1928   bur. Heaters, Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America
  Children	1. SHAVER, P. + 2. SHAVER, L.S.   3. SHAVER, Sandra Lee,   b. 26 September 1953, Ohio, United States of America d. 11 October 1967, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America (Age 14 years)
  Family ID	F7749	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	22 Oct 2025

  
  

• Sources

  [S1655700137] Ancestry.com, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Publication Place: Charleston, West Virginia, USA; URL: http://www.wvgazette.com/static/Obituaries/1998/OBIT1009.html. [S1666982414] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.). [S1656081463] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).