Margaret E. Shriver, 92, formerly of Wilson Borough died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in the Slate Belt Nursing Center, Bangor.
Born: September 21, 1920 in Easton she was a daughter of the late C. Russell and Ethel R. (Case) Buss.
Personal: A 1938 graduate of Wilson High School, she had been a secretary for her uncle Clayton Buss’ real estate firm in Easton. She then was a swimming instructor at Easton High School for 15 years before retiring in 1984 as a Title I Reading Program teacher’s aide. She also taught swimming at the Easton YWCA; was the manager of the Meuser Pool in Wilson and volunteered for the American Red Cross Water Safety Program for more than 30 years.
Memberships: Margaret was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson and former Sunday school teacher at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton. She was also a past-president of the Livingston PTA, West Easton.
Survivors: A son: James R. Shriver and his wife Sandra of Wind Gap; a daughter: Sandra Schrader of Havertown, PA; a sister: Harriet Bowlby of Bethlehem; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four sisters.
Services: Will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday (8/19) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a calling period from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
JOAN PRICE
August 16, 2013 at 1:54 pm
DEAR JIM AND FAMILY,
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
SINCERELY JOAN PRICE(GRANDVIEW TERRACE)
Jim Neely
August 17, 2013 at 11:36 pm
Mrs. Shriver taught so many of us how to swim through the Red Cross. For those of us who worked as life guards under her at Meuser Pool, we knew she was the boss, strong but fair. Thank you for having a positive influence on the lives of others.
Mary Ann Crayton
August 19, 2013 at 9:05 am
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. When we lose someone we love in death, the pain, grief, and feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. But remember that the Almighty God sees your tears, he feels your pain, and he will continue with you to comfort and sustain you through this very difficult time. (Psalms 55:22)
donna and fred duckworth
August 19, 2013 at 9:34 am
To the Shriver family,
Please accept my deepest condolences upon the loss of your mother. We at Good Shepherd have been holding her close in our heart through prayers during her recent illness. Please do not hesitate to call the church if you need to talk with someone about your loss.
In Christian compassion,
The members of the Pastoral Care Team
Chris Belkey Buhrman
August 22, 2013 at 10:19 pm
In the summer of 1967 after helping teach kids to swim under Mrs Shriver’s direction for a few years, a group of us obtained our advanced swimmer from the Red Cross. She inspired me to swim through my lifetime which has kept me healthy. Thanks Mrs Shriver.