Susan Kay Devier Shaver

Susan Kay Devier Shaver

1947 to 2013

Susan Kay Devier Shaver, 65, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013.

Susan was born May 1, 1947 in Torrington, Wyo.

She attended Sidney High School where she was well liked by her classmates, who voted her homecoming queen her senior year. She was an active member of her class, participating in band, cheerleading, student council and more.

She attended the University of Nebraska where she enjoyed becoming a member of Delta Gamma and meeting the love of her life, Glen “Dan” Shaver. After marrying in 1968, she and Dan started a family in San Diego. Dan and Susan moved to Kingwood in 1981 where she began working for Gulf Oil, which later became Chevron-Phillips Chemical. Susan was a valued 26-year employee and friend to many at Chevron-Phillips Chemical.

This beautiful, fun-loving, farmer’s daughter blended her Midwestern values with a sense of humor that brought a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Susan showed extraordinary compassion for everyone, especially her large family and vast circle of friends. She faced life’s challenges fearlessly, and displayed that courage right up to the end.

Susan’s unconditional, pure love for her children and grandchildren was legendary, and will never be forgotten. Words cannot convey the depth of the lasting impact she has had on all those who knew and loved her.

Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Shaver; parents, Forest John and Faye Claire Devier; and sisters, Sunny Miller, Shirley Kelly and Virginia James.

She is survived by her children, Grant Shaver (Jeanna) of Lubbock, Texas., Daniel Shaver (Karina) of Carlsbad, Calif.., Megan Dickson (Cole) of Grand Prairie, Texas .; adoring grandchildren who call her “Grammy,” Tanner Shaver, Claire Shaver, Sydney Dickson, Drew Dickson, Carly Dickson, Hudson Shaver and Marin Shaver; sister, Diane Kokjer of Sidney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kingwood United Methodist Church at http://www.kingwoodumc.org or Be The Match at http://www.marrow.org.