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JAMES SHAWVER Obituary

JAMES "JIM" ALAN SHAWVER, 63, of New Haven, passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at home with his family by his side. Born in Portland, he was the son of the late Helen and Merle Shawver and was a 1970 graduate of Portland High School. He was a member of Cedar Creek Church of Christ, Fort Wayne. He was a salesman for over 20 years in the water industry. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1996 and was a member of American Legion Post 43, Decatur. He is survived by his daughters, Dawn (Shawn) Swope of New Haven and April (William) Marker of Monroeville; siblings, Peter Shawver of Farmland, Jeff (Alana) Shawver, Diane Shawver, Tammy Shawver, Nancy Shawver, and Karen Shawver, all of Portland; and grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Victoria, and Matthew Marker, Taylor, Bailey, and Casey Swope. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven, with calling one hour prior. Preacher Mike Kaufman officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven, with military honors. Preferred memorials to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. For online condolences, visit www.harperfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 25, 2015.

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Randy Bower

February 19, 2025

Hard to believe it's been 10 years my friend. Every time I go up to Fort Wayne I think of you. Definitely had a lot of life for Good Times buddy. Miss you brother.

David & Vicki Watts

February 27, 2015

To the family, we are not able to be there to give our condolences. So sorry for your loss. Will always remember Jim's great smile.

February 26, 2015

Will be missed Tim,Pat,Ray,Watts

Larry Schmitt

February 25, 2015

I had the great pleasure of having Jim as my water boss at Aalco for several years. His gruff exterior never fooled me and I had a great time working with him and will miss his amazing and outrageous stories. Prayers to your family. ~Larry Schmitt - Fort Wayne Komet Hockey Club

Mick and Jane Lomont

February 25, 2015

Dear April, Dawn and families, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a great guy, our friend, and special neighbor! Jim was always willing and available to help us out, very friendly and outgoing to everyone he came in contact with! We will certainly miss him! Love, Mick and Jane Lomont

Tish Snider

February 25, 2015

I am so sad to be reading this. I always liked your dad. I have fond memories of evenings spent in Bible studies at the farm house off of old highway 30. I will not be able to be there to offer condolences but my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Randy Bower

February 25, 2015

may your rest peacefully Jim. I am so grateful to have such a great friend and colleague. Love ya brother

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