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New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Donald Lee Shawver, age 72, of New Smyrna Beach passed away on Sunday October 7th after a short illness. Don was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, attended Concord College and moved to New Smyrna Beach in 1960. He retired from Computer Science Raytheon at Kennedy Space Center in 2008. Don has spent the last four years enjoying retirement, playing golf, working in his yard and traveling the country with his wife Ann. In retirement they have travelled by car over 19,000 miles and have taken a 2 week Alaskan cruise. Don enjoyed the history and the beauty in every state they travelled to, often bringing home rocks as souvenirs to use in his flower beds. Along the way they found favorite places to eat, farmer's markets to visit for apples and tomatoes and casinos to throwaway a few dollars. Don also loved to visit his grandchildren's sporting events and greatly enjoying supporting, encouraging and celebrating all of their accomplishments. In their eyes he did no wrong and was the funniest and greatest grandpa in the world. Don is survived by his wife of fifty years, Ann, whose, love, dedication and care was unwavering. Other survivors include his two daughters Kim Phillips of New Smyrna Beach and Kelly English and her husband Russell English of Jupiter, four grandchildren Jarrod and Madison Phillips of New Smyrna Beach and Jordan and Brooks English of Jupiter. He is also survived by two brothers Gene Shawver of Avon Park and Fagg Shawver of Edgewater; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Harry (Freddie) and Leslie Sargent of New Smyrna Beach and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents Titus Italy and Alma May Shawver of Edgewater and a sister Dixie Bealieu of Rockledge. Don was a member of the New Smyrna Beach Municipal Golf Course for the past 35 years and even though he was never a great golfer he loved his Saturday games, the fellowship and the 19th hole. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Physicians and Nurses on the 7th floor at Halifax Medical Center that looked so hard for answers. Your kindness, caring and professionalism will always be remembered. Life Celebration will be 4:00 PM Thursday at Baldwin Brothers Heritage Chapel 1 North Causeway New Smyrna Beach. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until service time. A private committal will be on Friday. Send the family a condolence at www.BaldwinCremation.com.
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Miss you brother, think of you often. Tell Alma, Daddy, & Dixie ...I think of y'all every day.
Fagg SHAWVER
October 3, 2021
Think of you often big brother--I really miss seeing you come up my driveway for a visit--we all miss you very much. Love, Fagg & Sharon
January 27, 2013
I went to school with Don from lst thru 12th. My mom did all of her grocery shopping at his Dad's store. He had that smile and love of life all through school. Prayers are with family in this difficult time. I will miss seeing him at our 55th reunion.
Rita Wagner Roan
November 2, 2012
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Beverly Kish
October 10, 2012
Ann, Kelly, Kim and family. I will always remember the fun times that I had with your family and your dad. He always had a way to make everyone laugh. What a wonderful gift he had. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Becky Porter
October 10, 2012
Kim,
You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.
With Love,
Nikki, Danille & Shavon
Nikki Cauthen
October 10, 2012
Ann and family, I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Debbie Roth
October 9, 2012
Kim, Ann and family,
Mallory and I are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Don flying through the neighborhood in the golf cart with Jarrod and Madison always with a smile on his face. Such a great grandfather. God bless!!Betsy
Betsy Mallory
October 9, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember the stories that Ann told me when we had our talks. Leon and I have your entire family in our prayers. R. I. P. Don.
Crystal & Leon Hale
October 9, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. Don was such a bright light in so many peoples lives. He will forever be remembered for his passion for life. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Sharon Farmer
October 9, 2012
Most loving & amazing Grandpa anyone could ever be lucky enough to have. I know your blessing heaven with your humor and that contagious laugh that everyone couldn't help but love.... Miss you already
Jordan English
October 9, 2012
Don's love of family and life is a testament to us all, he will be greatly missed. May God's grace bring you all comfort at this time.
Donna & Mike Parris
October 9, 2012
Love and miss you so much <3 We are taking good care of mom, she is being so brave. You sure have alot of friends that miss you too! Hugs & kisses from us all.
Kim Phillips
October 9, 2012
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