FAIRMONT — Dr. Howard Arnette Shriver, 78, of Wadestown, died Tuesday (April 26, 2011) in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born March 9, 1933, at Wadestown, a son of Wilma Steele Shriver of Wadestown and the late Solomon Howard Shriver.
Howard was a retired special assistant to the WVU associate provost for Extension and Economic Development. Although his career was highlighted by major contributions in such areas as agriculture, 4-H and rural development, he is particularly known for his personality and his love of people. Much of his career was devoted to helping both clients and employees improve their skills and abilities.
He was a lifelong member of West Warren Baptist Church in Wadestown, where he served as superintendent and as the head deacon.
Dr. Shriver was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the signal corps.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Sue Ammons Shriver; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Lynn and Debra Joyce Shriver of Wadestown; one daughter, Pamela Lynnette Shriver of Wadestown; one grandson and his wife, Christopher S. and Tracy Shriver of Hundred; and a great-grandson, Micah James Howard Shriver, who is due to be born in July.
Funeral services will be held at West Warren Baptist Church in Wadestown at 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Jack Snoderly and Evangelist Randy Cook officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be served at the church immediately after the funeral service. Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m. at Wadestown Cemetery, with burial to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Warren Baptist Church, 70 Wise Run Road, Wadestown, WV 26590, or to the Shriver Fund, Office of Development, WVU Extension Service, P.O. Box 6031, Morgantown, WV 26506-6031.
Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Times-West Virginian Apr. 28, 2011.
He was born March 9, 1933, at Wadestown, a son of Wilma Steele Shriver of Wadestown and the late Solomon Howard Shriver.
Howard was a retired special assistant to the WVU associate provost for Extension and Economic Development. Although his career was highlighted by major contributions in such areas as agriculture, 4-H and rural development, he is particularly known for his personality and his love of people. Much of his career was devoted to helping both clients and employees improve their skills and abilities.
He was a lifelong member of West Warren Baptist Church in Wadestown, where he served as superintendent and as the head deacon.
Dr. Shriver was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the signal corps.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Sue Ammons Shriver; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Lynn and Debra Joyce Shriver of Wadestown; one daughter, Pamela Lynnette Shriver of Wadestown; one grandson and his wife, Christopher S. and Tracy Shriver of Hundred; and a great-grandson, Micah James Howard Shriver, who is due to be born in July.
Funeral services will be held at West Warren Baptist Church in Wadestown at 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Jack Snoderly and Evangelist Randy Cook officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be served at the church immediately after the funeral service. Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m. at Wadestown Cemetery, with burial to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Warren Baptist Church, 70 Wise Run Road, Wadestown, WV 26590, or to the Shriver Fund, Office of Development, WVU Extension Service, P.O. Box 6031, Morgantown, WV 26506-6031.
Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Times-West Virginian Apr. 28, 2011.
FAIRMONT — Dr. Howard Arnette Shriver, 78, of Wadestown, died Tuesday (April 26, 2011) in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born March 9, 1933, at Wadestown, a son of Wilma Steele Shriver of Wadestown and the late Solomon Howard Shriver.
Howard was a retired special assistant to the WVU associate provost for Extension and Economic Development. Although his career was highlighted by major contributions in such areas as agriculture, 4-H and rural development, he is particularly known for his personality and his love of people. Much of his career was devoted to helping both clients and employees improve their skills and abilities.
He was a lifelong member of West Warren Baptist Church in Wadestown, where he served as superintendent and as the head deacon.
Dr. Shriver was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the signal corps.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Sue Ammons Shriver; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Lynn and Debra Joyce Shriver of Wadestown; one daughter, Pamela Lynnette Shriver of Wadestown; one grandson and his wife, Christopher S. and Tracy Shriver of Hundred; and a great-grandson, Micah James Howard Shriver, who is due to be born in July.
Funeral services will be held at West Warren Baptist Church in Wadestown at 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Jack Snoderly and Evangelist Randy Cook officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be served at the church immediately after the funeral service. Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m. at Wadestown Cemetery, with burial to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Warren Baptist Church, 70 Wise Run Road, Wadestown, WV 26590, or to the Shriver Fund, Office of Development, WVU Extension Service, P.O. Box 6031, Morgantown, WV 26506-6031.
Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Times-West Virginian Apr. 28, 2011.
He was born March 9, 1933, at Wadestown, a son of Wilma Steele Shriver of Wadestown and the late Solomon Howard Shriver.
Howard was a retired special assistant to the WVU associate provost for Extension and Economic Development. Although his career was highlighted by major contributions in such areas as agriculture, 4-H and rural development, he is particularly known for his personality and his love of people. Much of his career was devoted to helping both clients and employees improve their skills and abilities.
He was a lifelong member of West Warren Baptist Church in Wadestown, where he served as superintendent and as the head deacon.
Dr. Shriver was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the signal corps.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Sue Ammons Shriver; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Lynn and Debra Joyce Shriver of Wadestown; one daughter, Pamela Lynnette Shriver of Wadestown; one grandson and his wife, Christopher S. and Tracy Shriver of Hundred; and a great-grandson, Micah James Howard Shriver, who is due to be born in July.
Funeral services will be held at West Warren Baptist Church in Wadestown at 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Jack Snoderly and Evangelist Randy Cook officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be served at the church immediately after the funeral service. Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m. at Wadestown Cemetery, with burial to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Warren Baptist Church, 70 Wise Run Road, Wadestown, WV 26590, or to the Shriver Fund, Office of Development, WVU Extension Service, P.O. Box 6031, Morgantown, WV 26506-6031.
Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Times-West Virginian Apr. 28, 2011.
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