Jesse Clinton "Clint" Shaver

Shaver, Jesse Clinton "Clint" age 77, of Minnetonka, died peacefully Friday surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by the love of his life, best friend and devoted wife of 54 years, Marilyn (Roll) Shaver; his loving children, Linda Alexander (Mark), Jess Clinton Shaver III "Clint" and Ginny Shaver; grandchildren, Christina Kazemzadeh, Erika Kazemzadeh and Jess Clinton Shaver IV; siblings Howard Shaver (Melba), Joan Shaver Herman, Hall Shaver and Joseph Shaver (Janice); and many cherished friends. His life was defined by his passion for people, wonderful sense of humor, lifelong desire for mentoring others and his many achievements both personally and professionally. He made friends with people wherever he went and was an inspiration to all. He was the first, non-acting member of the Friars Club in New York City; a reservist in the Navy, a 50 plus year member of the Shriners and a 32nd Mason, serving the Masonic organization for over 50 years. Clint had a successful professional career, Proctor and Gamble, 3M, President of Adams Burke, VP of Fingerhut, VP of C.O.M.B. which he took public, VP of CVN, a company he built from 7 employees to over 4500; President of S&K Capital and President of Atlantis International before retiring. Clint's greatest love was reserved for his wife and loving family that he leaves as his legacy. He was the best husband; father, grandfather, brother and friend that anyone could ever ask for. The ultimate leader of the gang will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Shriners Hospital for Children or Humane Society of Golden Valley. Visitation Monday 5-8 PM and funeral service Tuesday at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior, all at: Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400 7625 Mitchell Road (1 blk N. of Hwy 5)
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.