Flynn Shawver, 59, of Elko, Nev., died at his home, after a brave battle with cancer, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Elko.
He was born in Moscow on July 8, 1964, as the second child, to Rod and Michele (Neubeck) Shawver. Upon returning home, he joined his 1-year old sister, Fabienne. Flynn was close to his family and loved them all very much. Two of the family’s favorite annual getaways were to Lolo Hot Springs, Mont., and Wallowa Lake, Ore., where so many wonderful memories were made.
Flynn attended Pierce Elementary and Middle School and graduated from Timberline High School in Weippe in 1982. He was a competitive swimmer and skier, winning several medals and awards. He was also an avid reader, with western novels being his favorite, as well as, watching any western movies or vintage western television series.
His work history was a bit more adventurous than most beginning with working at the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park. From there, it was off to the Bering Sea to work on a factory crab-processing ship. After that season was over, he moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, to work in landscaping and the following year, he was back to his hometown of Pierce where he went to work at Jaype Mill until it closed; working many jobs from the green chain to press operator. At that time, he headed south to Twin Falls, Idaho, to work at Lamb Weston as a forklift driver, and was there for five years, until his move to Elko to work in the gold mines for Newmont Mining as an above-ground-haul truck driver, and ending his career as a driller in 2018, when he became too ill to work.
In 1997, he welcomed his daughter, Kyra Lynn Reynolds, whom he adored and loved. They laughed at each other’s stories and created countless memories, giving them a special connection to always be treasured.
Flynn enjoyed and loved his pets. His beloved dog, Max, and cat, Oreo, had recently crossed the rainbow bridge, which were both sad events for him.
He is survived by his daughter Kyra Lynn Reynolds; grandson Hudson Harold Thornton; his parents Rod and Michele Shawver; his sister Fabienne Shawver Fitzwater; niece Deja Fitzwater; several cousins, aunts and uncles; girlfriend Patty Powers, and former wife, Deanna Masters and stepchildren, Andrew and Gina.
He was preceded in death by his younger sister Francesca; maternal grandparents Charles and Francine Neubeck; and paternal grandparents Harold and Ruth Shawver.
Flynn will always be remembered as kind, friendly and caring, but most of all, happy, as he always wore a smile wherever he went.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local pet shelter, the ASPCA or the American Cancer Society; all to which Flynn donated annually.
