Stephen Briggs Shawaker, age 84, died September 3, 2018 in Sylvania, OH. Steve was born to Jeanne and Wayne Shawaker in Toledo on November 23, 1933. He was a graduate of Scott High School, 1951, the University of Michigan, 1955, and the University of Toledo with a Masters of Business in 1958.
When Steve was a graduate student, he met Joyce E. Potter, an undergrad, and they were married June 27, 1959. Joyce and Steve shared a love for dancing, gardening, attending University of Michigan sporting… Read More » events, visiting area, state, and national parks, and spending time at their family cottage on Clarks Lake in Michigan. The highlight of Steve’s life were the births of their three sons, Scott, Peter, and Andrew.
After several positions in different areas of business, Steve started a 40 year career as a stockbroker. He joined Clark Dodge in 1965 and remained with the firm as they transitioned to Kidder Peabody, GE, Paine Webber, and finally UBS. He often commented that he missed his clients and his office companions after retiring.
Steve was a committed environmentalist. He constantly made contributions to organizations which try to save the land, water, skies, and animals. He was also an avid reader, preferring newspapers, nature publications, and business magazines.
Joyce and Steve loved to travel. They took their sons on many cross country trips and later traveled as a couple to Europe, Alaska, and Mexico. Steve’s favorite scenery was Clarks Lake, MI and the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches in Florida.
Steve loved spending time with his three sons and their families. He was an Indian Guide Chief for his sons when they were in grade school and attended as many sporting events, musical activities, and recognition assemblies as he was able. Steve had many lifelong friends, some shared his passion for the University of Michigan.
He was a longtime member and past-president of the Toledo U of M Club and a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Toledo Club, where he was a former squash player, Chairman of the Social Committee, and a member of the Wednesday Nooners. Steve was a member of the Inverness Club, the Toledo Zoo, the Museum of Art, and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Steve is survived by his wife, Joyce Potter Shawaker; sons, Scott (Rhonda), Peter (Elizabeth), and Andy (Samantha); nine grandchildren (in birth order), Caitlin, Connor, PJ, Lauren, Tom, Sarah, Mary, Emily, and John; sister, Sue Moesser; sister-in-law, Janet Widner; brother-in-laws, Wayne Widner and David Potter; and twelve nieces and nephews. Steve will be remembered for his honesty, strong values, and integrity which will continue on through his family. The Shawaker family is grateful for the good care Steve received from the nurses and staff of Kingston of Sylvania and Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Visitation will be Friday, September 7, 2018 from 3-7:00pm at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd. ) and Saturday, September 8th at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave.
Toledo, OH, from 10:30am until the time of service at 11:00am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo Area Metroparks, 5100 W. Central Suite A, Toledo, OH 43606 or Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43615.
Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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