David Grier Sherer

July 16, 1929 - September 18, 2021

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David Grier Sherer, 92, husband of the late Mary Willis Sherer, died Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Dr. Palmer Grier and Iva LaRou Sherer.

David was a 1948 graduate of Dreher High School in Columbia, SC. He graduated from Clemson College in 1952 with a B.S. in Architecture and in 1954 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He was a quiet, humble man who served his family, church, and community. Mr. Sherer was a member of Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, Greenville, SC. He had a warm smile and made everyone he met feel valued and important. He was a devoted father, Papa, great-grandfather, uncle, son, and cousin. A dear family friend said it best, he was a “Prince of a Fellow”!

Surviving are his daughters, Iva Boerma (Richard) and Margaret Jones (Wendell); grandchildren, Dr. David Boerma (Jessica), Caroline Toniolo (Steve), 1st Lt. Ben Boerma (Grace), Palmer Jones, 2nd Lt. William Jones; great-grandchildren, Grier and Tripp Toniolo; brother, Jack Sherer (Beth); sister-in-law, Betty Sherer; nieces and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Knox Sherer and by his nephew, Scott Sherer.

A private graveside service will be held at Sharon ARP Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sharon ARP Church 3915 York St. Sharon, SC 29742.

David Grier Sherer, 92, husband of the late Mary Willis Sherer, died Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Dr. Palmer Grier and Iva LaRou Sherer. David was a 1948 graduate of Dreher High School in Columbia, SC. He graduated from Clemson College in 1952 with aContinue Reading

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I remember David as a quiet gentleman. He was always helpful and a pleasure to work with. Sad news for sure.

Dave was a mentor to me when I began my career in 1971 at Lockwood Greene. A man of great patience, he was always confounded when no one could spell his name. I am better for having known him.

Iam sending my deepest condolences to the family of Mr.david sherer,,,I was one of his caregivers,,,Mr . Sherer was a very nice and respectable man* that loved his family more than life itself, and he always talked about his late wife, saying how much he loves and misses her** he never liked complaining about his hurts and pains within his body but I always could tell,, I know he's resting in the kingdom of the Lord†I will never forget you mr. Shearer†& May You Rest Easy*

Mr Dave was my group leader when I started at LG many years ago. He was a teacher with much patiences. A good Architect, engineer, mentor and friend. A long and prosperous life he had. And a servant of our God. May he now enjoy Heaven and all it has to offer for eternity.

Thank you Lord for loving Dave and his family. Look out Lord, Mr. Dave he will want to redesign parts of our heaven. This photo is from the spring Lockwood Green architectural family day in 1973 at Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville, SC. Dave took me under his wing upon my return from Vietnam as a junior draftsman and inspired me in many of life's ways and to become an Architect. May God bless your family as he is blessing Dave today in heaven. Sincerely, Joe Garrett, AIA
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I worked with Dave on a project when we both worked at Sirrine. We had good conversation about our family roots. I grew up in Lockhart which is not far from Sharon where Dave had family roots. It was a pleasure to work with Dave. My sincere condolences to the family. Larry Candler

I worked with Dave on a project when we both worked at Sirrine. We talked a lot about our early years. I grew up in Lockhart which is not too far from Sharon where Dave had family roots. My sincere condolences for your loss. Larry Candler

Margaret….deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your parents….wonderful people!

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