Robert H. Shimer

1935 - 2003  (68 years)

• Name	Robert H. Shimer
  Birth	10 Mar 1935	Westernport, Allegany County, Maryland
  Gender	Male
  Death	27 Jul 2003	Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia
  Notes	Robert “Bob” Henry Shimer, 68, of 204 Howard St., Westernport, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, July 27, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born March 10, 1935, in Westernport, he was the son of the late Chester and Mae “Marsh” Shimer. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Margaret Shimer; and his in-laws, Carrie and Aloysius McKenzie. Bob graduated from Bruce High School in 1953. He was class president and worked hard throughout the years to keep class members in touch. He served as chair for their 50th reunion held in June. Bob was a life long member of the Westernport Church of the Brethren, where he served as chair of the board, a deacon, and a Sunday school teacher. He was also chair of the trustees for Camp Galilee, a Christian Camp in the West Marva District Church of the Brethren. His faith was strong and his love of the Lord was evident in everything he did. Bob served in the Navy Reserves from 1953-1983. During that time he was on active duty for three years. He retired from the reserves in 1983 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. Bob went to work for Westvaco in 1953. He was promoted several times with his final position being property conservation supervisor. He left Westvaco in 1972 to join the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Bob began as a deputy state fire marshal and rose through the ranks to become the chief deputy state fire marshal before retiring in 2000. Bob was a dedicated and loyal employee and was highly respected by his co-workers and supervisors. Bob began working part time as a Fire Service Instructor for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute in 1971 and was still an instructor at the time of his death. Many active firefighters today have benefited from his instruction. In addition to his employment, Bob was active in many volunteer organizations and committees. He was a member of the Potomac Fire Company in Westernport for 37 years. He served as chief, assistant chief, secretary, vice president and president and as a member of the board of directors. His love for the fire service was only superseded by his love of the Lord and his family. Bob was a member of the Allegany-Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and had served as both secretary and president. He was also a member of the Maryland State Fireman’s Association. He was president of this organization in 1988-1989, and was currently serving as a trustee. Bob also served on the Allegany County Fire-Rescue Board from 1980-2000, where he was the president for many years. Bob was appointed by various Governors of Maryland to State Commissions, including, Emergency Numbers Service Board, Governor’s Emergency Management Advisory Council, Maryland Fire-Rescue Education Training Commission, and the State Fire Prevention Commission. Bob was a devoted husband of 47 years to Joann (McKenzie) Shimer, whom he married on April 21, 1956. He was a loving father to two children, a son, Robert Christopher Shimer and wife Bobbie, Columbia, and a daughter, Diane Marie May and husband Walter, Westernport. He is also survived by a brother, William C. Shimer and wife Martha; and a twin sister, Elizabeth “Betty" A. Bryan and husband Bob, Westernport. Bob had four grandchildren,whom he was very proud of, Derrick and Cory Shimer, Eldersburg, and Robert and Kristina May, Westernport. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Bob was a good friend to many people. He had a sense of humor that stayed with him even as he faced his final battle. He was cared for and admired by many people whom he came to know throughout his involvement in volunteer service. He was a true child of God, and was never hesitant to share his faith with others. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, but we know that he is in heaven with his Lord and Savior today. The family requests that you please not send flowers. In lieu of flowers they ask that you send a donation to one of the organizations that Bob loved and was so committed to: Westernport Church of the Brethren, Potomac Fire Company, and Camp Galilee, Terra Alta. A Memorial Service will be conducted at the funeral home by the Fire Service, on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. The funeral will be held at the Westernport Church of the Brethren, Oak ViewDrive, on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. with Pastor Glenn Nissly officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery. Published in the Cumberland Times-News, Monday, July 28, 2003
  Person ID	I11045	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	Chester Shimer   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Mae Marsh   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F05467	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Joann McKenzie,   b. Private
  Marriage	Private
  Children	1. Robert Christopher Shimer,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   2. Diane Marie Shimer,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
  Family ID	F05466	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021