Laurie Shauver, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away Tuesday February 17 in her home, after a
more than 10 year battle with an early on set of dementia, she was 65 years old.
She was born in Watertown, New York on February 6, 1961 to Elmer and Margaret 'LaMoine' Schwendy.
Laurie and her daughter, Brandi, moved to Florida in 1982. Later that same year she met her
future husband, Charles Shauver in Clearwater, Florida and they married that same year.
Laurie became a pre-school teacher at KinderCare Learning Center in Pinellas Park.
She worked there for over 25 years. She was a favorite of the children, parents, and staff. She
would entertain the children with her wonderful sense of humor, she loved each and every one
as if they were her own.
She loved the color purple and being a grandmother to her 4 grandkids. She would get down
on the floor and play with the grandchildren and get in the bouncy houses with them. She
treated everyone like family and always had time to sit, talk, and play. She loved playing cards
and board games, her favorites were Rummikub and Apples to Apples. She also loved doing
puzzles with the family, which would lead to more serious times and talks. She enjoyed her
morning coffee but never liked tea or strawberry flavoring. She was well loved and respected
and will be missed.
She is survived by her husband Charles Shauver and their daughter, Brandi Eulett, her husband
Bill Eulett, as well as 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 8 brothers and sisters, in-laws,
numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins. She was preceded in death by her
mother and father and 1 brother.
A Memorial Service will be held at DeGusipe Funeral Home located at 3530 49 th St N in St
Petersburg, Florida. Pending date and time, see website for updates.
In lieu of flowers please donate to children's charities. For example: St. Jude Children's research
Hospital, Shriners Hospital for children, Ronald McDonald House, etc.