Funeral/Celebration of Life Information:. A public Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Mary's Parish Church in Oxford, Ohio, on Saturday, January 21 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a private family interment in Oxford Cemetery. A public celebration of Darcy's life will then begin in the Hall of Fame area of Miami's Millett Hall, following at 12 noon that same day.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Darcy's honor to Miami University for the Darcy Shriver Scholarship for Student-Athlete Success. Those wishing to contribute should make checks payable to the Miami University Foundation and indicate "Darcy Shriver Fund" in the memo portion of the check. Please mail gifts to Miami University, University Advancement, 725 E. Chestnut Street, Oxford OH 45056.

OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami Athletics is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Darcy Shriver on Thursday. A mainstay in the department who always greeted everyone with a smile and a hug, she was one of the warmest and most genuine people you would ever meet. Shriver touched thousands of lives as an academic coordinator from 1983-02 and then as the Red and White Club Director from 2002-07. As she always would say, "Life is good."

Shriver was a 1975 graduate of Miami. She was also the daughter of the school's 17th president Phillip R. Shriver. The January 21, funeral and celebration of life information can be found above.

If you would like to share a story about Darcy Shriver please contact assistant communications director Mike Roth at rothmb@miamioh.edu. These stories will be added to this page as they are received.

"Nobody embodied the Miami University spirit better than Darcy. She saw the beauty in everyone and everything. As an athletics department student assistant and graduate assistant from 1993-95, you could see why so many student-athletes, alumni and administrators admired Darcy. She was the consummate Miami ambassador. To cross paths with Darcy at a football or basketball game the last 20+ years truly made it a homecoming. My condolences to her family and friends."
Pete Rhoda, BA '94

"Darcy Shriver was a motherly influence to hundreds, myself included. From the student-athletes she guided through successful academic careers to the completely overwhelmed athletic department interns she took under her wing and somehow held together, she always had time for a smile, a little encouragement and a hug. You simply could not encounter Darcy and not walk away uplifted. I believe Miami University is the place it is because of the people. For me, that started with Darcy Shriver. I'm really going to miss those hugs."
Vince Frieden - Former Miami Athletic Communications Intern and Assistant Director (1998-2006)

"In 2008, I visited the Shrivers at their Lakeside, Ohio, cottage to talk with Dr. Shriver about his favorite Miami memories. We enjoyed a lovely morning as he entertained me with story after story. As noontime approached, I prepared to say my goodbyes when Darcy asked me to stay and eat with them. "Nothing fancy," she said. "But we're all family so it's all good." Thanks, Darcy, for making me feel part of your family. I can hear you in heaven right this minute, assuring all of us that you're happy and healthy and "it's all good!"

Donna Boen '83 MTSC '96 - Editor, MIAMIAN alumni magazine

"What a loss. Darcy was so much to so many. To me she was a mom on campus-encouraging me after tough practice or tell me and helping me get it together after a rough test. You could always count on Darcy for a smile!"
Pam Staton Tipps - Track and Field '92-94

"Darcy Shriver was one of the most genuine, positive, and energetic people that I have had the pleasure of knowing in my life. Representing Miami University and working with its student athletes was more than a job for Darcy; it was her passion. Her smile was contagious and her enthusiasm infectious. For me personally, Darcy was part of the special safety net of moms away from home. She played such an important role in guiding my academic and career planning. Seeing the picture of the two of us together above brings back special memories. Ultimately my career path led me to the field of education as a teacher, coach, and administrator. In these roles, I hope that I have been able to influence the lives of my students in the same way Darcy Shriver impacted my life. She will be missed!
Craig Michaelis '93 - Miami Basketball 1989-93

"I have so many fond memories of Darcy Shriver. I worked at Miami University for ten years but it was my time working in the Alumni Office that I had the privilege of meeting Darcy - she was a joy. Always a smile always a hug you could depend on. Darcy always encouraged you and seem to know when you needed that nudge. She will be truly missed. God has gained a precious Angel."
Rochelle W. Shields '06 M.Ed

"Darcy gave confidence and direction to many student athletes to become Miami graduates. We all owe so much gratitude to Darcy for making Miami the place we not only choose to attend but for the skills she taught us to succeed at a great institution. Darcy made the impossible possible by her direction and motivational skills. When you thought you couldn't she made you believe you could. When the news broke, the texts blew up my phone from football players who span four decades. The texts spoke volumes about how much she touched all of our lives. As a former student athlete and assistant football coach spanning 14 years at Miami, I sincerely say, Darcy..Thank You!"
Aaron Kromer ' 90 - Miami Football 1986-89

"As a faculty member I interacted with Darcy in her role as student athlete academic progress monitor. Somewhere in the middle of the semester I would receive this packet of documents requesting information on the student-athletes in my class. Most faculty either ignored the request or mailed their response. I always brought mine to Darcy because I enjoyed her outgoing positive support. She often removed communication barriers between students and faculty. She encouraged students to seek academic help. Miami students and faculty will really miss her cheerful gracious personality. She defined "class act"."
John R. Grunwell - Prof. Emeritus Chemistry

"I met Darcy a few years ago. She was the type of woman that just instantly brightened a room when she walked in. We worked together off and on the past few years. She never met a stranger and had the ability to make anyone smile despite whatever day they were having. One of the last conversations I had with her was about me just wanting to give up hope. She talked me through my troubles and made me see that there's always hope and to never give up. She took the time out of her day to brighten mine. In a world where everyone is consumed with "likes" on social media that they forget how to be social, Darcy was her own social media. Always there to lend a helping hand or an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. Darcy epitomized the Miami spirit. Go. Fight. Win. Darcy you went, you fought and you won and now your life is good. This world, this state, my life and most importantly this campus is better for having had you in it. I hope we can all embrace our inner Darcy and we all Go. We all Fight. We all Win. Your soul was just too beautiful for this world to keep. Always in our hearts and on our minds. Life is Good."
Clayton Usher

"I don't have any particular stories to tell about Darcy. I remember meeting her in 2005 when I worked for the Annual Fund as a junior. We were going to be raising money for the Red & White Club for a few days and Darcy came in to talk to us. Some people, after giving us the background information, might have left. Instead, Darcy stuck around and talked to us, engaging a number of us one-on-one.

"With me being a sports nut and an avid supporter of the university's sports teams, I enjoyed talking to Darcy our players and teams. It was amazing how many people she knew, regardless of whether or not they were athletes, coaches, students, professors, administrators or otherwise. But what stood out most was her kindness and engaging personality. I was at ease talking to her after knowing her for 5 minutes. That's why we all loved Darcy -- she was so kind and personable and proud to be a Miamian.

"Darcy was Miami through and through. I don't know that anyone appreciated what it might more to be a Redhawk/Redskin. She grew up in Oxford, she graduated from Miami, her father was a beloved president of our university, and she worked for the school for many years.

"Her place and her family's place within the university might've gotten to some people's heads, but not Darcy. If anything, it made her appreciate the Miami community even more.

"I hope Darcy knew just how much she was appreciated. Rest in peace, friend."
Yaneek Smith, BA '06

"As a very scared intern away from home and my surroundings for the first time, Darcy Shriver was one of the first people to welcome me to Miami in 1997. She and the others in the athletic department helped make it feel like home instantly. She had such great pride in Miami University that Darcy insisted that Kelby Siler and I--who had just been hired--know the Miami Fight Song, and I'm pretty sure we learned to sing it within the first month on the job. She introduced me to the Franklin Planner, which I still have to this day. There was never a holiday that went by that she didn't check to make sure I had a place to celebrate if I wasn't going to be able to get home to my family, and I was lucky to spend a few Thanksgivings with the Shrivers. Her sense of humor was unparalleled, and she often introduced herself as the 'Ceremonial Mistress' when she emceed events. Darcy had a nose for mischief. You never knew what she was going to pull next, and I was proud to be her partner in crime on more than one occasion. For me, she was the very heart and soul of the department. Because of the way she treated others, her legacy will live on for years to come. The world can use a few more hugs, and she showed us it was never wrong to show others Love and Honor."
Angie Renninger - Miami Athletic Communications (1997-16) and Miami Marketing and Fan Engagement (2016-pres.)

"Darcy was the quintessential Shriver. Warm, intelligent, and self-effacing, she touched everyone, and gave so much to others and most especially to her beloved Mom and Dad. How many of us would leave a successful, rewarding career to help care for their parents? Yet Darcy never talked about her accomplishments, but instead loved telling about others successes. My heart goes out to her siblings and family, who have lost a dear friend, sister and aunt. Oxford and Miami are better places because of Darcy Shriver. You will be long remembered and loved."
Stephen C. Gordon '75 - Administrator McGuffey Museum

"I am sad and sorry to hear of the passing of Darcy Shriver. She made a positive impact on so many live at Miami University, including mine, and for that I am so grateful. I send my deepest condolences to her family, friend and all of those who appreciated her as I did."
Ben Roethlisberger '12 - Miami Football 2001-03