William (Bill) Shaw

October 29th, 1949 - February 27th, 2018

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William (Bill) Shaw, 68, passed away February 27, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 29, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Alice Shaw Burtnett and Donald F. Shaw. He was a 1968 graduate of Elmhurst High School and a Veteran of the Navy during Vietnam War, after discharge from the Navy in 1972, Bill fell in love with the mountains in New Mexico and decided to make this his home. His wish is to have his ashes placed on his beloved mountains and the remainder in Manstee River in Michigan. He is survived by six daughters; Michelle Shaw, Melissa Shaw, Alison Shaw, Lori Shaw, Jessica Shaw and Rebecca Martinez, fourteen grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, six sisters; Nancy (Shaw) Jarrett, Marcia (Shaw) Fagan, Kristine (Shaw) Paxton, Pamela (Shaw) Curnock, Patricia (Burtnett) Buck, Kelly (Burtnett) Boazman, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Rest in peace beloved brother.

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Roger Nordeen

My condolences to your family & friends. I just found out this afternoon of your passing from your sister, Trish. Bill and I met a few years ago in Santa Fe & found out we grew up about 3 miles from each other in "The Fort," (Wayne, Indiana) but went to different high schools & I graduated a year after him. We got together several times & had uproarious laughter sessions reminiscing about our childhoods: the swimming in gravel pits, buzzing Hall's drive-in restaurant, rivalries between the Elmhurst Trojans & South Side Archers, Engineer Bob, Dance Date, Azar's, dances at The Lantern & Armory, etc. You will be missed! You can scout out some new places to explore before we all catch up with you on the other side. Keep laughing my friend and enjoy your new pain-free existence!

Published April 14th, 2018

Cindy Prior Morrow

God's blessings to the family. Have good memories of Bill in high school.

Published March 5th, 2018

Bruce Coder

Love our time we spent together at school and as friends

Published March 5th, 2018

Ted Lacoe

I'll see you in heaven Bill!!!

Published March 27th, 2018

Nancy Sprague Drummond

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Condolences to the family.

Published March 5th, 2018

Steven A. Cutter

Bill...I will always remember the fun we had in High School @ 'ol EHS (68). What little time we did spend together they will be fond memories as young adults. Thanking you for your Service and I will be "Thinking of You"...Sending Prayers (your) way my friend.

Published March 5th, 2018

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