Samuel Ferman Shriver II

Samuel Ferman Shriver II, a loving family man who was dedicated, hardworking and who always put the needs of others ahead of his own, died on November 1, 2026. Born in Ft. Belvoir, VA on 11/26/55, to Alfred (Sam) and Ruth Randall Shriver, he spent most of his childhood in Hastings, MI raised by Alfred (Sam) and Step-Mom, Dee. Sam is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 32 years, Mary Elizabeth Shriver; children, Samuel (Jennifer) Shriver, Tangie (Tadd) Wattles, Jennifer (Marty) Hawkins, Tim (Erin) Delany, as well as 7 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Paul Shriver, Chuck (Christie) Meyer and Carmen Shriver, as well as his in-laws, Dorothy Wilson, John Simons, Charles Simons, Francis (Judy) Simons, Marcia (Bruce) Kamp, Adam (Karen) Simons, Veronica Phelps, Paula (Matthew) Barton and Rob (Tracie) Simons, well as several nieces and nephews. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Ruth Shriver, Dee Shriver and several brothers and in-laws. Sam's personality brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew and loved him and he will be greatly missed. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Friday, November 6  at  St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4101 Clyde Park Avenue, SW ,Wyoming with Rev. John Vallier officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday, November 5 at 5:00-7:00 pm at  Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming. Sam's personality brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew and loved him and he will be greatly missed.  In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in his name to Wounded Warriors or St. Jude Children's Hospital.