LaVilla May Shriver

Lavilla May (Pearson) Shriver passed from this life on August 16, 2025. She was 81 years old.

Lavilla was born in Pueblo Colorado, January 1944 to parents, Mervin (Pete) and Alice Pearson. She graduated from Central High School in 1963, later to become an LPN and worked at both the Colorado State Hospital and Parkview Hospital for several years. After raising her young family, she went into early childhood education and worked for Pueblo School District, eventually becoming director of preschool education for Wesley United Methodist Church.

Passionate about women’s education and professional development Lavilla was active in many service organizations including: United Methodist Women, Business and Professional Women, and Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.)

In addition to her social activities, Lavilla was creatively engaged in many hobbies including stained glass art, jewelry making, sewing and was a great cook. She and her husband regularly played bridge and other table games with family and friends. She loved travel adventures, visited several countries and was always excited to vacation with family at interesting destinations throughout the US.

Lavilla was survived by her family: husband, John Shriver; daughter, Berdine Jordan, (Brian Jordan); daughter, Danette Black (Jason Black); grandchildren, Kristin Wilson, Stephen Groves, Kylan Jordan and Pearce Jordan; two great grandchildren; and her brother, Elmer (Tim) Pearson. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Warren and Donald Pearson.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held in her honor at Wesley United Methodist Church, 85 Stanford Ave, Pueblo CO at 11 am on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Youth Fund (http://wesleyumcpueblo.org/donate) or another charity of the donors preference.