Zachary Miles Shaver

Zachary Miles Shaver, age 18, passed away Monday, March 29, 2010. Zachary lived his short but incredible life filled with much love and laughter surrounded by his wonderful family and friends. He was born on May 27, 1991 in Lubbock, Texas to the proud parents of Robbie and Jennifer Shaver.

Zach attended Kindergarden at Roosevelt Elementary in Lubbock and after moving to Wichita Falls in 1997 he finished his school days with WFISD. He attended Fowler Elementary, McNiel Jr. High and Rider High school. After graduating from Rider in 2009, Zachary began his college career last fall at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas where he was honored with a scholarship to play the sport he loved.

Zachary’s passions included friends, football, music, good food and most importantly, being the greatest big brother Emily could ever wish for. Zach accomplished many academic and athletic honors. Some of his most prized football accomplishments included two years of all district defensive player and honorable mention All State.

Zachary began his life with a positive attitude and continued to fill it with enjoyment, amusement and smiles. He lived each day with an open heart and mind and always found the best in everyone and in every situation. When Zach was around he always shared his gift of love and his excitement for the future.

Zachary leaves his cherished memories with his parents, Robbie and Jennifer, and his amazing younger sister, Emily, all of Wichita Falls; his Granny, Janice Dwyer of Cedar Creek Lake formally of Crosbyton; his grandparents Sid and Janie Shaver of Kress; and unbelievable aunt and uncle, Jana and Dale Boyce of Red Oak, Texas and the best cousins ever, Katie Lindsey Logan and Erin; his step mom, Brandi and daughter Melanie; aunts and uncles JoAnn and John Baker of Wichita Falls, Jill Page of Vernon, James and Debbie Page of Abilene; cousins Lois and Rick Spomer, Amanda and Joel Morrow, Mamie Kircus, Jessica and Jordan Page; Jake, Jerrod and Justin Pickering. He is also survived by countless friends and loved ones.

Zachary was preceded in death by his Poppy, Joe Dwyer of Crosbyton, Texas; his grandmother Sandra Shaver and great grandparents Amos and Lois Page.

Zachary’s remarkable life will be celebrated at the First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls at 10:00 a.m. on April 2, 2010. Visitation will be held at Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home on Thursday evening, April 1st from 6:00-8:00.

Pallbearers will be Steve Bui, James Chambers, Dylan Deford, Corey Howard, Michael Rivera, Tyler Tackett, Cole Vitolo, Joseph Valverde and Coach Jim Garfield.

Honorary Pallbearers will include the entire football squads of Tarleton State University and Rider High School.

Zachary strongly believed in being thankful for the experiences that made him laugh, made him cry and made him grow. He would want all to know that letting go is not about dwelling on the past, thinking sad thoughts, or having feelings of emptiness or hurt. But rather, having the courage to accept change, the strength to keep moving on and taking the time to share some laughter and kind words.

Memorials may be made to the Zachary Shaver Memorial Scholarship fund at Rider High School c/o wfisd.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[email protected], WFISD Athletics c/o wfisd.net or Children’s Miracle League c/o Jr. League of Wichita Falls, Zach Shaver Memorial Football Scholarship c/o Tarleton State University. Condolences may be made at www.hamptonvaughancrestview.com