Patricia E. Shawver

Patricia Somers Evans Shawver departed this life peacefully on December 2, 2023. She was born into two legacy West Phoenix farming families on December 19, 1928, the daughter of John Henry Evans and Bertina Brooks Evans. In July 1947, she married W.N. “Jack” Shawver. The couple made their home in Glendale and were the parents of two daughters, Brenda and Karen. Following Jack’s death in 1982, Pat became president of Sunora Development Co. along with other real estate interests.

In addition to her loving devotion to her family, Pat was a gracious hostess and a fabulous cook known for her homemade pies, fried chicken, and holiday fare. Pat enjoyed reading, exercising, and spending time at the family cabin in Oak Creek Canyon and Montana. Her love of travel took her to all the world’s continents except Antarctica.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, and her sister Anne Evans Husky. She is survived by her brother John Henry Evans, Jr. (Karol) of La Jolla, California; daughters Brenda McClurkin (Howard) of Weatherford, Texas, and Karen Watkins of Phoenix; and grandchildren Matthew Watkins (Katrina Donaldson) of Phoenix, and Meredith Beddard (Ryne) of Carrboro, North Carolina. The family extends grateful thanks to caregivers Andrew, Crystal, Ellie, Maria, Mary, Michele, and Veronica of Seniors Helping Seniors.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 West Northern Avenue, Glendale. Services are to be held on December 18, 2023: visitation – 9:00 a.m., funeral – 10:00 a.m., and reception to follow. Graveside service is private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Pat’s memory can be made to Hospice of the Valley, hov.org/donate, or a charity of your choice.