Harry James Shaver

Harry James Shaver, 93, of Goshen died Tuesday morning, February 26, 2013 with his family at his bedside. He was residing at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen, where he had been in failing health for the past year. He was born May 18, 1919 to Isaac Howell and Cecile (Elkey) Shaver in White Fish Bay, Wisconsin. He moved to Goshen in 1937, where he met and married his wife, Mary Elizabeth Fryman on July 20, 1938. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2007. Harry is survived by two daughters, Virginia (Terry A.) Miller, of New Paris, and Janie (Dr. Jeffrey) Coppes, of Mishawaka; a son, Jim (Sharon) Shaver, of Milford; six grandchildren, Tom Miller, Teri Ann Denta, Gregory J. Shaver, Jeffrey Shaver, Cori Brown, and Kenny Sweet; and five great-grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, John, William, and Isaac Shaver; and a sister, Ruth Shaver. Harry was a custom cabinet builder, owning his own shop, Shaver Mfg. Co. before he sold and started working in upper management at several R.V. companies in the area, retiring from Travelcraft of Elkhart. He also worked a number of years at Franklin Coach in Nappanee, and purchased and owned and operated Covered Wagon in New Paris. Harry had many activities, being active at First Brethren Church of New Paris, the New Paris Fire Department, and was a charter member of New Paris Lions Club. He enjoyed traveling with many trips to Hawaii and Florida. He also collected records, model trains, and had a love for creating stained glass. Services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with viewing one hour before at 10:00 a.m. Pastor, Jeff Estep of First Brethren Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be Terry Miller, Dr. Jeffrey Coppes, B.J. Denta, Tom Miller, Jeff Shaver, and Andrew Denta. Burial will follow at New Paris Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Brethren Church, New Paris.