George Elmer Shove

In Loving Memory of
George Elmer Shove
1937 - 2025
George Elmer Shove was born March 3, 1937 in Waterbury, Connecticut and passed away May 7, 2025 in Garland, Texas at 88 years old. He graduated in 1956 from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Waterbury CT. In his later years he worked for Connecticut Power and Light. He spent 6 years in the Army Reserve, and worked for the Middlebury Police Department, showing his commitment to the betterment of his country and community. He also worked in sales for Frasier Insulation, and Dykes Insulation in Dallas.
George was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He loved watching sports and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a simple man who never missed a Sunday at church and lived life to the fullest. He will be dearly missed.
George is survived by his sons; Steve Shove and wife Dana Shove, Kevin Shove and wife Lisa Shove; daughter, Susan Washerlesky and husband Jeff Washerlesky; grandchildren, Cory Shove, Makenzie Washerlesky Hassler, Hailee Shove, Ryleigh Washerlesky, Mia Kuhlmann, Brady Shove, George Shove, and Dutch Shove; and great-grandchildren, Everly Shove, Josie Puschman, and Sterling Puschman. He was preceded by his parents: Elmer and Helen Shove, his daughter, Karen Shove Kuhlmann, and his wife, Mary Shove.
Services will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:30 pm at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Garland, TX.