Gordon Shivley was an ONU alum
Gordon R. Shivley, 71, an Ohio Northern University graduate, of rural Delphos, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 7:17 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
He was born on Oct. 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.
His immediate family will have a private service in his honor. MGemorial contributions may be made to the Spencerville Volleyball Program, c/o Spencerville Athletic Boosters, PO Box 66, Spencerville, OH 45887.
In lieu of memorial services, the family encourages condolences and memories to be shared by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.