Marin Independent Journal
Wednesday, June 16, 1999

William Bryan Shawler
Civil servant

William Bryan Shawler, a Marin County resident for 53 years, died June 12 following a short illness. He was 90.
Mr. Shawler was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa. As a young man, he took a position in 1927 with the civil service at the Civil War Archives. His civil service career spanned 42 years, culminating in his being appointed chief of the Realty Section for the Department of the 6th Army.
Upon being posted to the Presidio in 1946, he moved to Marin City and soon after to a home in San Rafael.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael and was an active member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, as well as the AARP.
During his career, he held a commission as a lieutenant in the Iowa and California National Guard.
He is survived by his children, Robert Shawler of San Diego, Gary Shawler of Ridgecrest, Donald Shawler of San Marcos and Judith Shawler of San Diego; brother, Robert Shawler of Petaluma; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in San Diego.