July 8, 1931-August 30, 2016
Oklahoma City, OK
John Winsor Shawver II “Papa”, age 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at home on August
30, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to John Winsor and Doris (Kennedy) Shawver on July 8, 1931 in Oklahoma City, where he graduated
Classen High School in 1949. He attended the University of Oklahoma majoring in electrical engineering and joined the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. In 1953, he
transferred to the University of Colorado to complete his electrical engineering degree and join the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp. At Colorado, John
was a member in good standing of Eta Kappa Nu electrical engineering fraternity. In 1952, he joyfully married the “love of his life” and high school sweetheart,
Paula. After graduation, they moved to Pittsburgh, PA where John accepted new employment at Westinghouse. One year later, he was called to active duty
and served one year in Korea as the electrical engineer for the Fifth Air Force. Holding the rank of First Lieutenant, he was honorably discharged in 1956 and
continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve until 1968. Upon his return to Oklahoma City, he went to work for his father at Shawver & Son, Inc. and became a
partner soon after. Shawver & Son, Inc. continues to operate as a company known for its integrity and the highest standards of quality. John was beloved and
respected by his employees and colleagues as he led by example with unwavering work ethic and honor. John was very active in the National Electrical
Contractors Association, holding various leadership positions and spearheading numerous positive changes for the organization. In addition to his involvement
with NECA, John was also a dedicated civic leader and generous supporter of various nonprofit groups in Oklahoma City. In addition, John and business
partner, Dan Cheatham, founded Shawver Energy into a thriving oil and gas exploration and production company that continues to operate today. John was
preceded in death by his parents John Winsor and Doris Shawver and son Paul Andrew Shawver. He is survived by his wife Paula Boren Shawver; sister
Merica and husband Jim Edwards; nephew Tim Edwards and wife Carol; nephew Jeff Edwards; nephew Scott Edwards and wife Kristin; son John Winsor
Shawver, III “Tripp” and wife Carrie Shawver and grandchildren Keith and Carlie Shawver and great granddaughter Vail Pierce; daughter Karen and husband
Rob Braver; granddaughter Jessica and husband Daniel Reineke and great grandchildren Braver Winsor and Anna Boren; granddaughter Erika and husband
Nathan Mattison; sister-in-law Bonnie Shelley; niece Pam and husband David Sears and their family Brad, Braiden and Landon Womack; and “daughter”
Nancy and husband Larry Herzel. Beyond John’s many business ventures, his true passion in life was his wife and family who were always his priority. He
loved to use his engineering and construction expertise for his family, building and remodeling homes for his grandchildren. John was also a pilot and avid
traveler, taking special, annual trips with his family including Canada, Sun Valley, Boston and countless other adventures. He and Paula loved their time spent
with family and their many special friends at their homes in Tucson, AZ and Alto, NM. John’s many hobbies also included golf, and he was a longtime member
at Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. He was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. John will be remembered by his loving family and many
longtime friends as a generous family man with a huge heart and resolve to always help and protect those who were closest to him.
Memorial services will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday, September 8 at 1:30 PM. The family would like to thank Integris Hospice and
especially Stacy for her compassionate care of our Papa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to White Fields, St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, Integris Hospice of Oklahoma City or Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral
Directors, Oklahoma City, OK.
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