Pleaman F. Shaver

April 16, 2018

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TORRINGTON – The speck of stardust known to the world as Pleaman F. Shaver died in the arms of his wife of more than 49 years with his children close by on April 16.

The world was brighter because of him and dimmed substantially with his death. His family and friends gathered with Pleaman on the April 15, where he heard their accolades, shared memories, and felt their love. In accordance with his wishes there will be no other remembrance.

Pleaman served 26 years in the USN, 13 each active duty and reserve. He also had a long career in the civil service, serving on both coasts, Germany, and Hawaii. He chose to continue to serve humanity by insisting that his body be donated to science.

Besides his wife, Marci, Pleaman is also survived by his daughter Misti Simms and her husband Warner of Tucson, Ariz., his son Pleaman A. Shaver of Torrington, grandchildren Victor Paul of Hawaii and Veronica Paul of Plains, Kan., siblings Leanna Wagner of Dayton, Martha Prescott of Laytonville, Calif., and William Shaver of Cheyenne as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He requested memorials be sent to autism research, Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), or the ACLU.