Peter M. Shawver, age 55, a resident of Farmland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Peter was born on December 30, 1970, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Merle and Helen (Jellison) Shawver. He graduated from Jay County High School in 1989 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in Muncie in 1993. While at Ball State, Peter was a member of Beta Alpha Psi and Sigma Iota Epsilon, where he served as treasurer.
Peter was actively involved in his community and held memberships with Friends of the Jay County Library, serving as treasurer, the Jay County Historical Society, and Bluff Point Friends Church. He worked as an accountant at Muncie Imports and Classics in Muncie, Indiana.
Through organ and tissue donation, Peter was able to help save many lives, leaving a lasting legacy of generosity and compassion.
Survivors include:
His siblings: Tammy Shawver – Portland, Indiana
Nancy Shawver – Portland, Indiana
Jeff Shawver (wife Alana) – Portland, Indiana
Karen Shawver – Portland, Indiana
Nieces and Nephews: Dawn, April, Britney, Bryan, Leanna, Hannah, Caleb, Adrian and Alivia.
Several great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Helen Shawver and two siblings, Diane Shawver and Jim Shawver.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Pastor Kyle Holt will officiate and burial will follow at Bluff Point Cemetery, south of Portland.
Memorials may be directed to Indiana Donor Network.
208 N Commerce St, Portland, IN 47371

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