Rev. Raymond H. Shriver
Rev. Raymond H. Shriver, 85, of Waynesboro, PA went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Quincy Village, PA. Ray loved people and was a true shepherd: eager to help others no matter the time or need. He dearly loved his wife, Ginger, and is probably smiling while holding her hand as they walk through Heaven together.
Born August 11, 1938, in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Carlton H. and Elsie (Butler) Shriver. Raymond was a graduate of Martinsburg High School with the class of 1956. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in English from Shepherd College in 1961. Ray started out working at Dixie-Narco in Charles Town, WV before becoming a salesman and manager for Continental Coffee Company in Virginia, Maryland and then New Jersey. In 1973, his love of the Lord and the power of the Holy Spirit convinced him to quit his job, move to Maryland and return to school at Gettysburg Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity degree in 1977. His first and only call was to Christ Lutheran Church in Hagerstown, MD where he was pastor for 28 years before retiring to Waynesboro, PA.
He and his wife of over 63 years, Mrs. Agnes V. “Ginger” (Merchant) Shriver, were married November 13, 1959, in Charles Town, WV. Mrs. Shriver passed away December 4, 2022. They were a classic example of a perfect couple: not only partners for life, but best friends as well. Their beautiful, true love was a model for friends and family to emulate.
Raymond participated in the FFA at Martinsburg High. He was an avid gun enthusiast and deer hunter. He served on the board of directors with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. He had a passion for the Via de Cristo community, often serving as spiritual director for the weekends. Many people remember Ray’s Morgan sports car. He and Ginger spent many hours at car shows where they won numerous awards. While he jokingly complained about all the work she made for him, he thoroughly enjoyed restoring and rebuilding Ginger’s yard sale furniture finds.
Ray is survived by his sons: Raymond P. Shriver (Sherryl) of Smithsburg, MD and Timothy C. Shriver (Mary) of Madison, WI; five grandchildren: Matthew Shriver (Chelsea) of Westminster, CO, Phillip Shriver (Emily) of Renton, WA, Jacob Shriver of San Francisco, CA, Ana Shriver of Madison, WI and Gus Shriver of Madison, WI; three great-grandchildren: Elise, Everett and Levi; siblings Robert Shriver of Martinsburg, WV and Karen Harshman of Knoxville, MD and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Carlton B. Shriver.
Services celebrating Ray’s life will be held 1:00 P.M., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1186 Jason Drive, Greencastle, PA with Pastor Denise Horn officiating. A brief burial ceremony of his ashes will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 15, 2024, at Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, WV.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the assisted living Colestock Center at Quincy Village. Their compassion and tender care made us feel like we were sharing him with family. Our family would also like to thank the staff of Spirit Trust Lutheran Hospice for their expertise and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry, PO Box 323, Williamsport, MD 21795 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 1186 Jason Drive, Greencastle, PA 17225
Online condolences can be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro is handling the arrangements.