John Clark Shave was the middle child of Robert and Nellie Shave. He was born on February 6, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He spent most of his life in Florida.

He was an accomplished jazz pianist and enjoyed writing, kayaking, and outdoor activities. He worked in the landscaping field, had a thorough knowledge of Florida's horticulture and enjoyed the creative aspect of designing and implementing beautiful and environmental landscapes. He promoted water conservation and developed rain barrel water saving systems.   - from obit - www.barbarafalowski.com

John died on April 3, 2018 after a short bout of cancer in Oakland Park, Florida. He was cremated.