Darius P. Shimer Jr.

DARIUS P. SHIMER JR. Darius P. Shimer, Jr. of Hallstead, PA beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2015 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was 79 years old. Darius is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Dorothy “Glory” Shimer, Hallstead, PA; three children and their spouses, son, Robin Shimer, Vestal, NY, daughter Debbie and Andy McGrane, Killdeer, IL, and daughter, Penny and Eugene O’Grady, Marietta, NY; brother, James Shimer, New Milford, PA; beloved grandsons, Matthew McGrane and Aidan O’Grady; and cousin, Charles and Gail Cottrell, Niceville, FL. He was predeceased by his parents, Darius and Helen Shimer, Sr., infant brother, Byron, and brother, Joe. Darius was a loving, selfless, modest, and positive person, beloved by family and friends for the thoughtfulness and respect he extended to others. By always striving to “do the right thing,” he uniquely touched the hearts of people and brought them greater happiness, and truly made a difference in their lives. Darius was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He attained the rank of Corporal while serving in the US Army from January 25, 1955 to January 24, 1957. Darius was employed by IBM for 35 years, retiring in 1992 as a Senior Designer of computer chips at the company’s Glendale Lab facility. He was a volleyball enthusiast whose teams won numerous IBM League Championships at two levels, and he later continued to play in the New Milford Volleyball League. He also had a love for softball, playing on various successful IBM and Hallstead teams. Upon retiring, Darius devoted time and passion to the hobby of restoring antique tractors. His attentiveness to detail produced a qualitative collection of restored tractors, housed on the New Milford family farm, where he was raised. He loved being outdoors and the peacefulness of the country. Darius also enjoyed his daily socializing, which began with the morning coffee klatch of friends, he met with at Burger King. He felt blessed to have numerous friends. He and his wife, Glory, cherished the deep friendship of close friends, Carleton and Helen Whitehead and family, Clair and Beverly MacRae, Dick and Gerri Holgate, and John and Gwen Ross. Many thanks to the doctors and nurses who provided the compassionate care Darius received while at Robert Packer Hospital. A special thank you to Dr. Thomas VanderMeer. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA. Interment will be made in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Tuesday.

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Darius P. Shimer Jr.

April 24, 1936 - September 11, 2015