Richard S. Shaw, 67, died at 8:25 p.m. Aug. 5, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 16, 1943, in Lima to Richard E. and Rosemary Perrine Shaw. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives in Marion. On Feb. 17, 1973, he married Janice A. Shields, who survives in Lima.
Mr. Shaw was a 1961 graduate of Lima Senior High School and attended Ball State University, Muncie, Ind., for two years. He worked at Teledyne Ohio Steel Foundry for 28 years, drove semi-trucks for two years, then retired from hospitality management overseeing and managing the Wyngate Hotel, after 10 years.
He coached his children in midget football and Little League baseball and was a Boy Scout leader. He was a deacon in the church for several years. He loved golfing, fishing, reading books and listening to Gaithers gospel music. He had been a member of the Jaycees and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 370 and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 54.
Survivors also include three daughters, Sherry (Jim) Imbody, of Marblehead, and Julie Shaw and Rachael (Christopher) Pugsley, both of Lima; three sons, Joseph (Jane) Shaw, David (Cathy) Fisher and Jason Shaw, all of Lima; 17 grandchildren, Rebekah Campos, Paul Fisher, Meaghan Fisher, Mitchell Fisher, Matthew Shaw, Ashley Blankenship, Amber Blankenship, Erin (Bill) Briley, Erica Stonehill, Nathaniel Stonehill, Sophia Shaw, Riley Shaw, Jim (Krissy) Imbody, Nikki Blevins, Cindy Imbody, Eric Imbody and Ashley (Donnie) Pierce; 13 great-grandchildren, Brandon Clay, Xavier Campos, Gabriella Campos, Devonear Raybon, Jordan Imbody, Nate Imbody, Carson Imbody, Kadie Haley Blevins, Zack Blevins, Bailey Blevins, Abygale Imbody, Tyson Imbody and Lexi Imbody; a brother Jerry (Karen) Shaw, of Lima; a sister, Diann Shaw, of Marion; and his best friend since childhood, David Rutledge.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharol Robins Shaw, who died in 1972; and a son Mark A. Shaw.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel. Robert Shield and Darrell Clay will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. -
Ray Shaner
Ray Shaner
Richard S. Shaw, 67, died at 8:25 p.m. Aug. 5, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 16, 1943, in Lima to Richard E. and Rosemary Perrine Shaw. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives in Marion. On Feb. 17, 1973, he married Janice A. Shields, who survives in Lima.
Mr. Shaw was a 1961 graduate of Lima Senior High School and attended Ball State University, Muncie, Ind., for two years. He worked at Teledyne Ohio Steel Foundry for 28 years, drove semi-trucks for two years, then retired from hospitality management overseeing and managing the Wyngate Hotel, after 10 years.
He coached his children in midget football and Little League baseball and was a Boy Scout leader. He was a deacon in the church for several years. He loved golfing, fishing, reading books and listening to Gaithers gospel music. He had been a member of the Jaycees and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 370 and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 54.
Survivors also include three daughters, Sherry (Jim) Imbody, of Marblehead, and Julie Shaw and Rachael (Christopher) Pugsley, both of Lima; three sons, Joseph (Jane) Shaw, David (Cathy) Fisher and Jason Shaw, all of Lima; 17 grandchildren, Rebekah Campos, Paul Fisher, Meaghan Fisher, Mitchell Fisher, Matthew Shaw, Ashley Blankenship, Amber Blankenship, Erin (Bill) Briley, Erica Stonehill, Nathaniel Stonehill, Sophia Shaw, Riley Shaw, Jim (Krissy) Imbody, Nikki Blevins, Cindy Imbody, Eric Imbody and Ashley (Donnie) Pierce; 13 great-grandchildren, Brandon Clay, Xavier Campos, Gabriella Campos, Devonear Raybon, Jordan Imbody, Nate Imbody, Carson Imbody, Kadie Haley Blevins, Zack Blevins, Bailey Blevins, Abygale Imbody, Tyson Imbody and Lexi Imbody; a brother Jerry (Karen) Shaw, of Lima; a sister, Diann Shaw, of Marion; and his best friend since childhood, David Rutledge.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharol Robins Shaw, who died in 1972; and a son Mark A. Shaw.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel. Robert Shield and Darrell Clay will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. -