Robert Edward Shaver of Van Alstyne, Texas passed away January 27, 2022 at the age of 59. He was born on June 19, 1962 to William Irwin Shaver and Ethel Ivy (Gwynn) Shaver in Detroit, Michigan. Robert grew up in San Antonio, Texas where he was a 1980 graduate of John Jay High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Amberton University in 1991. Robert married Linda Christine DeMers on September 25, 1993 in Plano, Texas. He worked for Parsons Corporation as a Senior Software Developer. Robert enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking in the many state parks, as well as supporting his children in all of their ventures. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Shaver of Van Alstyne, Texas; children, Nicholas Shaver and wife, Cameron of Hurst, Texas and Kristen Shaver of Austin, Texas; father, William Shaver; brother, William Shaver, III and wife, Cynthia of Murphy, Texas; nephews, William Shaver IV of Del Rio, Texas and Christopher Shaver of Murphy, Texas; and a host of other loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, 315 North Church Street, McKinney, Texas, 75069.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to ask that contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Texas Parks and Wildlife in his name.