Sam was employed in New Orleans, LA with D.H. Holmes for twenty-four years. He worked in Des Moines, IA at Saks (Younkers) for thirteen years. The last twelve years, Sam served as President of Crystal Clear Pool Supply, DBA Pinch A Penny in Florida. He was owner and operator along with his wife Karen for the Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach Pinch A Penny locations.
Sam’s favorite way to spend time was with his children and grandchildren, golfing and boating. He loved fast cars. He was a passionate fan of the New Orleans Saints. He loved corresponding and meeting up with his friends of sixty years, the “Broadmoor Bombers”. Sam was a seasoned traveler spending time in countries all over the world. Sam was a generous supporter of the local athletics along with his grandchildren’s schools and clubs.
Sam Shaver enjoyed 48 ½ years of marriage to his beloved wife, Karen LeBoeuf Shaver. He is survived by his sons, Sam III, Michael, Jeffrey (Amanda), Robert Shaver (Angie); grandchildren, Kaylee, Avery, Max, Drake, and Adeline Shaver along with step-grandchildren, Tyler Kendrick, Ethan, Abigail, and Alyssa Cisneros.
He is also survived by his sister, Sandra Shaver (Pat); his brother, Robert Shaver; half-brother, Thomas Shaver; stepsister, Adele Ladner and stepbrother, Steve Zito (Christi) and brother-in-law, Ralph LeBoeuf Jr. (Cindee). Additionally, Sam’s other family members include his mother-in-Law, Hortense Bauer LeBoeuf along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sam is preceded in death by his mother, father and Father-in-law, Ralph LeBoeuf Sr.
Services will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans, LA with Visitation Friday, May 11 from 4-8 p.m., Saturday, May 12 Visitation at 10 a.m. with Mass to follow at 11 a.m., and Entombment at 12 p.m. in All Saints Mausoleum.
If inclined, please make Memorial Contributions to: Mayo Cancer Research or Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257.
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