SHIVLEY He was born on
October 2, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the late Cleo Shivley and Marjorie
{Stover} Shivley VanTilburg. On June 28, 1969, he married Velma Paroubek,
who preceded him in death May 18, 2015. Gordon is survived
by his daughters, Julie (Brian) Woods of Lima and Amy (Shane) Hoback of
Wapakoneta; five grandchildren, Leah, Sarah, and Michael Woods, Emma and
Claire Hoback; sister Beth (Rich) Lininger of Florida, and brother Ron
(Joan) Shivley of Indiana. In addition to his
parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Bud (Pat)
Shivley of Van Wert. Gordon was a
loving man who used compassion to drive every aspect of his life. He
dedicated himself to his family including his wife, daughters,
sons-in-law, and grandchildren. Through his work in education as a
teacher, guidance counselor, principal, coach, mentor, and volunteer, he
took the time to positively motivate each person with whom he
encountered. Gordon influenced the lives of students, co-workers, and
players he coached at Bishop Ready, Unioto, St. Henry, Shawnee, Parkway,
Spencerville, Crestview, Lincolnview, and Bluffton Schools. Since his recent
retirement, he continued his life’s mission of teaching and coaching
others through volunteering at Parkway and Spencerville Schools. Gordon’s advice to everyone in his passing was to be sure to take the time to hug a loved one. His immediate family will be having a private service in his honor. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Spencerville Volleyball Program, c/o Spencerville Athletic Boosters, PO Box 66, Spencerville, OH 45887.
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