Michael Robert Shaver

Michael Robert Shaver, age 77, passed away on March 3, 2026 and is now resting peacefully in Heaven.

Michael was born on February 18, 1949 in Sioux City, Iowa to Robert and Helen(Hamm) Shaver. Michael’s father passed away in 1951. When his mother, Helen remarried, Walter Volashen – he became the father who raised him along with half sister, Lynne Volashen.

Michael graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1967. He found his match and married Kathy Besch in 1969. Together they raised their son, Scott who was born in 1970 and daughter, Jennifer who was born in 1972. They were blessed with three grandchildren: Nathan, Daniel and Ace Shaver.

He was always known for his love of the great outdoors and made the move with family to Colorado to enjoy it, specifically camping, skiing and fishing. At a later time, in 1990, he moved to Houston. In 1992, he married Martha Sue Nash and lived in Houston until the early 2000’s when they made their way to Burton, TX. Once in Burton, he started his own business- “The Old Barn Refinishing Company” where he refurbished and repaired antique furniture. Michael had a very creative mind. He also loved to fish and play his guitar. He became an active member of Bethany Christian Church in Burton, Tx.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, and step-father. He is survived by his wife, Martha Sue Shaver of Burton, Tx.; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Lisa Shaver of Thornton Colorado; daughter Jennifer (Shaver) Szabo of Louisville, Colorado; step-son, Michael Thornton of Houston, Tx. and half-sister, Lynne Volashen of Los Angeles, California and his 3 grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Bethany Christian Church in Burton, TX. with Pastor Bob Hofmann officiating.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Brazos Valley.

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