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Kenneth Shives Obituary
Age 86
Preceded in death by wife Helen, brother Charles. Survived by Craig Shives, Springfield; Gary and Deb Shives, Papillion; Debra Ann and Ken Kespohl, Springfield. Grandchildren Charles "C.J." and Jennifer Svagera, Mark Svagera, Scott Svagera, Chris and Nicole Shives, Alex Shives, Jessie Shives; great-gandchildren Jessica and Ethan Schott; other relatives and friends.
VISITATION Sunday 1-4pm at Mortuary, 5-7pm at Faith Presbyterian Church, LaVista. Family will receive friends at the church with Celebration of Life Service Sunday 7pm. FUNERAL SERVICE Monday 2pm Faith Presbyterian Church. Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery. MEMORIALS: Family Choice or Favorite Charity or any organization Barney was involved in. KAHLER DOLCE
441 N. WASHINGTON ST
Papillion, NE 339-3232
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Shives
Candi Daugherty
February 13, 2010
Debbi, please email me at [email protected] and I will forward these addresses!
KELLI KIER
February 4, 2010
WE WILL MISS BARNEY @ KFC IN LAVISTA. HE AND CRAIG WOULD MAKE THEIR WEEKLY STOP THERE TO CHAT W/ THIER BUDDYS HE ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE AND EVERYONE AROUND HIM. WHAT A LOSS." HE WAS ONE OF A KIND "
Andy Kohlan
February 2, 2010
Barney's smile, cheerful demeanor and that fabulous pool shot will be sorely missed. We need more Barneys in this world. Take solace in his journey to a better place.
Dan Phillips
January 27, 2010
Craig, Gary and Debbie
Most sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He will be sorely missed by many for the daily contributions he made in their lives. He meant not only a lot to his own family but to his extended Papio family, across many generations. He touched many people including me. When visiting home from the Air Force Academy I always made a mandatory stop at The Golden Rule to speak with Mr. Shives. I remember his voice encouraging each member of our many baseball teams on to victory and occasionally scolding an errant umpire. We all have had our lives enriched by knowing and having Barney as part it. We will also get to see Barney in the afterlife as he now with his Holy Father and assisting him in running the show, making heaven a better place. I can see God sipping and eating one of Barney's fruitcakes right now.
God Bless.
Dan, Bud, and Phillips Family
Florida (but moving to San Antonio)
Jackie (Smith) Kuper
January 19, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss. Barney was more like a member of the family than a friend of the family. Loved his sense of humor and always being there for my Dad (Chuck). Brings back wonderful memories of Faith Church, The Golden Rule and Midland's fruit cake. He will be missed.
January 18, 2010
I was deeply saddened when i heard that Barney had passed. I will miss his greetings each week in church and will be sad that the pew behind me will now be bare. He will be deeply missed
Lauryn Caster
January 18, 2010
I will miss you Grandpa Barney. That seat in church will always be researved for you.
January 18, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Barney's passing. I met him at Midlands Hospital when my mother was a patient there in 2003. Although I didn't know him well, he seemed like such a "people person," and I have never forgotten him. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by many.
Lori Pruitt-Olson
January 18, 2010
It was so sad to hear of Barney's passing. I remember going into the Golden Rule Supermarket as a kid, and as a teenager, I remember the support Barney gave the Papillion HS Band. Those are times I will remember fondly for the rest of my life.
My heartfelt sympathy to the Shives family.
Cindy Ward Mahanes
January 18, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Barney's passing. I have so many memories of shopping at Golden Rule with my mother - he always made me laugh! When I think of Papillion, he will always be one of the faces I remember. I will keep your family in my prayers.
The 12 Riha Familys of Sarpy County
January 18, 2010
To Barney's Family
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. What a wonderful person. Knowing him thru the grocery store and working with him on the Midlands Hospital, our family has enjoyed knowing him over the years. He will be missed by many.
Lisa Rahe-Thompson
January 18, 2010
I remember that when I was little, my mother and I would go to The Golden Rule to shop, and Barney would always give me a lollipop. We would sit with he and his wife, sometimes at the baseball games, and he would always tease me. Everyone at Midlands loved Barney! He had an incredible sense of humor!
Cheri Moore
January 18, 2010
May God hold your tears in his heart,
and give you strength.
It's going to be a long and lonely time
for you, but with the help of family, good
friends, love and prayers, ,and most of all
"Your Memories", your dad will always be
with you.
Barney will be greatly missed by everyone.
Elizabeth Kros
January 18, 2010
'Nothing loved is ever lost And He was loved so much.' - Unknown
Barney was loved by so many. He will be sadly missed. God Bless his beloved family during this most difficult time.
Harry Rudolph and Elizabeth Kros
Duane Safarik
January 17, 2010
Craig,Gary and Debbie,
On behalf of myself and my family, our hearts and prayers go out to you and yours. I cannot describe the importance and mentoring by Barney during my time working at the Golden Rule that is a life lesson more important than you know. He instilled a work ethic and attitude that the community will never forget in family, business and all of the organizations he came in contact with. A great man with a never-ending smile and a shining star of great magnitude that never grew tired of giving and for that we can be forever in thanks to the one and only "Barney".
His legacy will remain in place in our community wherever you look for all future generations.
Sue Smith
January 16, 2010
I can't think of anyone more loved than Barney Shives. He always had a story to tell and a smile to lend you, especially if you didn't have one. I know that Chuck and Nellie and later on Chuck and Susan counted Barney (and Helen) among their very closest friends. When I married John, no one welcomed me to Faith Presbyterian more than Barney. You are all in my prayers as you bury your dad. Blessings and wonderful memories on all of you.
Holly Mortensen
January 16, 2010
I remember as a little girl going into Golden Rule and seeing Mrs Botnicheck and Barney and they were always so friendly and kind and helpful. I am gong to really miss Barney, I saw him all of the time whenever I went into Midlands Hospital. He always had a kind and encourageing word. When he came to Dad's funeral(Howard Jones) I thought he would be here for a long time yet. He will be greatly missed by me and the rest of my family.
Holly & Dan Mortensen(Jones) Papillion
Gene Zaloudek
January 16, 2010
It must be said that if one would look for a kind and gentle person, there is no doubt you would find that person in
Barney Shives. My wife and I have many memories of Barney and his family,as we go back to the days of becoming Charter Members of Faith Presbyterian Church, right up to his continued support with Midlands Hospital Auxiliary. He will be missed by many. Gene & Evelyn Zaloudek, Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Nancy (Karlik) Bixenmann
January 16, 2010
Debbie, Gary, & Craig,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I have so many fond memories of all the times our families spent together. From the times at Faith Church to all the get togethers at Dublin Dr. Our fathers shared a special bond. From all their business interests to late night phone calls on those stormy nights taking turns informing each other as to how full the Papio Creek was and in the later years the coffee club at McDonalds. Your father was such an asset to the city of Papillion. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
BUTCH/LAURIE GODSEY
January 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 16, 2010
Barney was a good man that cared for everyone. He knew everyone in Papillion, and worked hard to please them at the Golden Rule. Both me and my beloved brother "Ben" worked for Barney. He was a great boss to work for. Me and my family send our deepest thoughts and prayers to the family, Especially Craig, Gary & Debbie. He will be missed by many. May God bless you all at this time of loss.
Kevin Gullach
[email protected]
Allan & Pam Campbell
January 16, 2010
Craig, Debbie and Gary-we
were so sad to read about your dad. He was such a wonderful, outgoing and caring man. He will be missed in so many ways but know he is having a wonderful reunion with Helen! Our deepest sympathy and love to you and your family.
Karen Horn
January 16, 2010
Thinking of you all and remembering always Barney - a warm, dear man who always made you feel you had a special place in his heart - no matter how much time passed between meetings.
January 16, 2010
To the family of Barney, what an incredible man, the number of lives touched by Barney is uncountable! Always a hello and a handshake. Wonderful conversation no matter where you were. There is definetly a bright star in the skies now with Barney up there. He is in Gods arms and no more suffering. Our prayers to you. Dorothy Schram, Clarence Schram, Plattsmouth.
David Black
January 15, 2010
To Barney's Family:
If I were asked to name one person that represents Papillion being a special place -or- that one person that represents "community" it would be Barney!
My generation has so much to learn from Barney and from so many others from his generation (like all of his friends at the Senior Center at the morning McDonald's coffee club).
Barney you will be missed. Thanks for being a friend to so many, but I especially thank you for the personal words of wisdom you always shared with me. I really valued our conversations these last 6 months!
Thanks my friend.
Eileen Snodgrass
January 15, 2010
Our two families share many memories .. not only in organizing Faith Church but all the Thanksgiving holidays we spent together. Both your parents were very dear to us and, of course, Barney was one of a kind. My sympathy to you all.
Eileen Snodgrass
Joe & Linda Stoupa
January 15, 2010
Barney gave me my first job as a bag boy at the Golden Rule. He was a great boss and taught me many positive things that helped me in later years. Just wanted the family to know he will be missed. Barney, Helen & family joined our family as charter members of Faith Presbyterian Church in the early 1960s. I have fond memories of the wonderful people along with the Shives family working side by side to bring Faith Church to life. We would hold family picnic on our family farm east of Papillion. I am 64 years old now and still think often of growing up in a wonderful place like Papillion and knowing awesome people like Barney. God bless the Shives' family and we are praying for your comfort during this time.
Joe & Linda Stoupa
Tucson, AZ
Sally Carlson
January 15, 2010
My Prayers to all of Barney's Family and Friends.He wil be missed so very much.
Paul & Robin Stoupa
January 15, 2010
Craig, Debbie, Gary
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. Barney gave me my first job at the Golden Rule and along with it the best learning environment a young person could ever ask for. He was a one-of-a-kind friend and mentor. God Bless you and keep you in this difficult time.
January 15, 2010
Barney was a friendly guy who spoke to everyone. He worked hard to make The Golden Rule store a great place to shop. During his retirement, he did much for the community and it;s organizations. He will be sadly missed.
Fred and JoAnn Ostransky
Michael Greco
January 15, 2010
Shives Family,
Our prayers are with you at this sad time of your life. Barney was a dear friend and I shall miss his visits. He was truly remarkable in his dedication to working for just causes. He will be sorely missed.
Mike Greco
Candi (Shives) Daugherty
January 15, 2010
When I am dead, my dearest
When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.
I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Joleen George
January 15, 2010
Barney was one of our first friends when we moved to Papillion. We remember The Golden Rule grocery store. He was a great supporter of the community and participated in many community projects. He will be missed.
January 15, 2010
Barney touched my life in many ways. He loved his family and his community and he unselfishly gave to both his whole life. His vibrant spirit, smile and loving ways will be missed. He will be sorely missed by me and by the entire city of Papillion. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Barney's family and friends. He was certainly an angel on earth.
Lori Hansen
January 15, 2010
Our prayers are with the family.
Dick and Judy Reha
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