Obituary of Ross Shaver

<h1>Ross Shaver</h1> 1923 – 2006 KCI 1949-1965 GRCI 1965-1984 Passed away peacefully, at the Village of Winston Park on Monday, November 20, 2006, at the age of 83 years. Ross was predeceased by his dear wife Jean (2003) and will be deeply missed by his children Steve and Marg, Al and Lisa, Jill and Bill Bobier and Lynn and Peter Oliver. Ross is also the Greatest Papa to Chad, Jen, Abby and Todd Shaver, Michael, Tyla, Stephanie, Laura, Marla and Alana Shaver, Ted and Jacqueline Bobier and Ben and Tim Oliver. Ross is also survived by his brother Clare Shaver and sister-in-law Margot Maedel. Ross’ two greatest passions in life were family and education. Through his teaching and coaching at KCI he motivated many to realize their goals. As the first Principal of GRCI, the foundation was laid for academic excellence, leadership and lifelong friendships. Ross also served as Chairman of both National and Provincial Principal’s Associations, was on the senate at UW and WLU, headed the student exchange programme with the Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club and was an active member of Trinity United Church. In recognition of his dedicated service to education, Ross was granted many honours nationally, provincially and locally. His love for family was unconditional and unparalleled. Having served with the Navy during the Second World War, Ross remained active in the Naval Reserve as a Commander until 1964. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to share their memories of Ross during visitation with his family at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Thursday , November 23, 2006 from 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, 74 Frederick St., Kitchener on Friday, November 24, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jack Paleczny officiating. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Mary’s Hospital Cardiac Care Centre or S.O.S. (Send them Off Smiling), may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Ross, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning program by the funeral home.