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Brian Shivar, 54, of Ewing, KY, formerly of Cincinnati, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Hospice of Hope at Kenton Pointe in Maysville, KY, after a long illness battling ALS. Born June 22, 1959 in Cincinnati, he was the son of Beverly Flax Shivar of Sharonville and the late Gilbert "Gil" Shivar. A graduate of Princeton High School in Sharonville, Brian was champion swimmer and diver in high school. After high school, Brian received his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Brian was previously employed with L3 Communications in Mason, OH as a process engineer. He loved playing Fantasy Football with his childhood friends whom he kept in contact with throughout his life. Besides his mother, he leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of nine years, Lezlie Shivar of Ewing, KY; two daughters, Christine Peak of Cincinnati, and Michelle Shivar of Columbus, OH; two sons, William (Brandy) Darnall of Frankfort, KY, and Jarred (Sara) Darnall of Flemingsburg, KY; three grandchildren, Emma, Emily, and Kate; two brothers, Mark Shivar of Milford, OH, and Jeff (Michelle) Shivar of Chicago, IL; and several aunts, cousins, nieces, great-nephews, and a great-niece. A "Casual Memorial Celebration" will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Mason, OH. For location details, please contact the Carpenter-Fritz & Vice Funeral Home in Flemingsburg, KY at 606-845-3511. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Dr., Maysville, KY 41056 or the ALS Foundation Association Development Department, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005
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Rich LaPak
April 19, 2020
Miss my brothers, never forgotten. God Bless!
Terri Cogdill
April 30, 2014
Wishing you peace during this difficult
time. My prayers are with you.
Roy L. Gregory
April 29, 2014
Brian will ne be forgotten. And Will be loved all ways. A great friend to many I've known Brian since grade school. I light a candle in your honor. May it's light shine on in your memory for eternity. We've lost a great man. See ya later Sir.
Carl Gajus
April 29, 2014
Sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Miles and years cloud the memories of Sharonville, PHS and the fun times...RIP, brother.
Carl Gajus
April 29, 2014
The miles and years cloud many great memories from Sharonville Elementary to PHS, but your laugh, I remember.
April 29, 2014
I knew Brian when he was at Cincinnati Electronics; we rarely worked together but did see each other in the hallway often and would joke about something or another. I am very sorry for your loss.
Butch Paquette
Milford, Ohio
Margie Finley
April 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss.He was like one of the family to us.We love him very much.Jim and him very special friends.Love,Margie and Steve Finley
Jeff Monroe
April 29, 2014
Having known Brian since grade school, I will always remember him with love, admiration, and respect. Truly he was a pinnacle person.
Todd & Donna Ramsdell
April 28, 2014
I met and became a close friend of Brian many years ago at Cincinnati Electronics. He was a very special person, my Fantasy Football teammate and I will never forget him.
Gerri Prince
April 27, 2014
Lezlie, I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was truly blessed to have you and your family to love and care for him. As I read so much about him and what you have said, he was a wonderful, courageous person. Heaven gained an amazing angel. Love and prayers to you and the family.
Brian and his girls
Marcia Shivar
April 27, 2014
Brian was the best man I have ever known and an incredible father! I knew him my whole life and was lucky enough to have him as a big part of my life and our daughters' lives. I considered him a dear friend to the very end and will cherish every memory. Lezlie, he was so lucky to have you and your family to love him and care for him. He loved you so much! My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of his family. I'm thankful for the many years we had together and will miss him so much!
Mark Friedman
April 26, 2014
We will miss Brian. Best wishes to the family
April 26, 2014
My thoughts and prays are with you and your family
Michele
Sandy Long
April 26, 2014
Lezlie,
My heart and prayers go out to you and the family. Brian was such a nice man and he fought a courageous battle. He was fortunate to have been surrounded by such loving family and friends.
Loran "Bird" Kaper
April 26, 2014
Sorry to hear the news. We had some great times and Brian was a great guy. Prayers for the family.
Rich LaPak
April 25, 2014
Brian is the most courageous man I have ever known, the best friend you could ever have and an even better person. Rest in Peace my brother.
Cindy
April 25, 2014
My sincere condolences to Bev, Lezlie, Christine, Michelle, Mark, Jeff and other family. It is surely with heavy heart this time has come.
Every memory of Brian that is recalled is of energized smiles and genuine kindness. To you dear family and many close friends, I can only remember Brian with a smile. Peace-
Mary Gish
April 25, 2014
God now holds you in His hands.
April 25, 2014
My sincere condolences for your loss. May God the Hearer of Prayer comfort you-Psalm 65:2
Lori Ford
April 25, 2014
Brian is one of the best persons I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I have many fun, happy, hilarious memories that I will always treasure. He was such a smart, witty, crazy, wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bev, Lezlie, Christine, Michelle, and the rest of his family. May you forever rest in peace, Brian. I'm so glad I could call you my friend.
Debbie Jewett
April 25, 2014
Lezlie:
I was a friend of Brian's when he worked at CE. I remember how happy he was when he met and married you! You added a lot of happiness to his life and I was so sorry to hear of his passing.
Deb Jewett
Kendra and Norman Kidby
April 24, 2014
Brian was such an uplifting person...always so upbeat and thoughtful. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts are with Lezlie and the rest of the family.
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