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James Shaw Obituary

James "Jim" Christopher Shaw was born December 20, 1975 in Coldwater, MI and passed from this earth into God's Heaven on Sunday, March 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Dawn; his parents, Pat and Bob Terwilliger and Bill and Jodee Shaw; his siblings; his son, Christopher; and his two canine "children" - Simon and McCarty. Jim's life with spina bifida was never easy, but he touched the lives of thousands and was an inspiration to all. A Memorial Service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 23, at Bethany Reformed Church, 1833 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. The church is wheelchair accessible from the parking lot behind the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be directed to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 19922, Kalamazoo, MI 49019, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Langeland Family
Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St.
Please visit:
www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions and register book to leave condolences. (269) 343-1508

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Published by Kalamazoo Gazette on Mar. 21, 2013.

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Jim visiting with Mark, Dave and Carolyn Roche. (Dec 1997)

David Roche

March 23, 2013

Anita De Boer

March 23, 2013

God bless you....I love you pretty lady....you are like mom to me....I will keep you in my heart forever more.

Gail VanOosterum

March 22, 2013

Dear Pastor Bob and Pat,
We are lifting your entire family up in prayer. We love you.

March 21, 2013

Pat and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your dear precious Son, Jim. May our Lord give you peace and strength during this time.
Gos Bless you.
Chad Wendt Atkins

Shelly Groetsema-Dusek

March 21, 2013

Pat, Pastor Bob and family(ies),
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You have been a constant source of strength for me over the years. Let me now, be a source for you.

Brian Medendorp

March 21, 2013

Words cannot express how much Jim will be missed. He impacted everyone he met. May your tears, in God's time, fade to fond memories. I will miss him deeply.

Julie Boomershine

March 21, 2013

Dawn - So sorry this has happened. I'm praying that God will give you strength and comfort in this difficult time. I'm thankful that we can have hope, knowing that Jim is in heaven and you will see him again someday.

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