William "Bill" Randall Shawver Redmond, Oregon Obituary

William "Bill" Randall Shawver

WILLIAM RANDALL SHAWVER 1942-2022 Bill Shawver passed away on May 22, 2022, with family at his side. He was born in Portland, Oregon, on November 3,1942 to Kenneth and Marietta (Barnhart) Shawver. He spent his childhood in Portland Oregon and attended Portland Public Schools. He served in the US Army. He married Kathleen McCabe on June 6,1964 in Portland, she survives at the family home in Redmond Oregon. Together they had 3 children. Bill began his law enforcement career as a volunteer reserve deputy with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. He was hired as a full-time Police Officer with the Newport Police Department in 1976. With the Newport Police Department, he served as a Patrol Officer, Detective, and Sergeant prior to his retirement in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, his daughters: Kristine Teem and Theresa (Mel) Driscoll, his son: Patrick (Amy) Shawver,7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, brothers: Ken (Dory), Rich (Thedra) and Bob (Mary), sisters: Kay (Bob) Torchia and Patti (John) Umback, numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. There will be no service (as requested by the deceased), but, there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
November 3, 1942 - May 22, 202211/03/194205/22/2022
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Annette Pearce Norick
May 29, 2022
I loved working with Bill when I dispatched at LinCom. He was a big part in making work feel like one big family. When he found out my son was really interested in old music (78's) he produced and old Brunswick portable record player with a few records. Garrett was on... Continue Reading
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Shawn Blalack
May 27, 2022
One of my favorite supervisors and co-workers as a police officer. Bill was great mentor and fun to work work with. Bill always had the meanings to random phrases. One Graveyard briefing I asked Sgt Shawver where the Phrase "pop goes the weasel " came from. He didn't kn... Continue Reading
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Kathleen Shawver
May 27, 2022
I enjoyed 58 yrs. with this Wonderful Man!

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Theresa Driscoll
May 27, 2022
I will miss you until the end of time! You were the most amazing father anyone could have ever asked for! Thank you for always believing in me and having my back no matter what I got myself into! ❤️ I'm so sorry you had to get sick and leave all of us so early. You will ... Continue Reading
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Meghan Trumpus
May 26, 2022
We will miss you so. Thank you for having a great effect on my childhood. You showed strength, grit, and determination of which I will try to aspire.

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Chad johnston
May 26, 2022
With loving memories of William "Bill" Shawver,

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