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VIRGINIA SHAW Obituary

SHAW, VIRGINIA LLOYD April 12, 1916 to December 4, 2010 Virginia Shaw was born in 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, she and her husband lived, worked and raised their family in New Jersey and California. She was active in the Presbyterian Church and in PEO Chapter IZ. She was an avid and accomplished bridge player. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Donald W. Shaw. She is survived by her four children, Don Shaw Jr., St. Louis, MO, Jeff Shaw, Mesa, AZ, Kathy Riggins, Menlo Park, CA, and Jane Klatt, San Diego; her grandchildren, Kevin Shaw, St. Louis, Stacey Hefferle, St. Louis, Laura George, Gilbert, AZ, Nathan Klatt, Albuquerque, NM, Kristen Riggins, Spring Valley, CA, and Dennis Britton, San Angelo, TX; and great grandchildren Zach and Alex Shaw, Lauren, Kayla and Emily Hefferle, and Sophia and Olivia George. Memorial service will be Wednesday, December 8th, 11 a.m. at Pt. Loma Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to San Diego Hospice or a charity of your choice.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 7, 2010.

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December 8, 2010

A light in our world. What a dear sweet lady! .. Brilliant & accomplished in all she embraced. Everyone lit up in her presence. She & Don raised a beautiful family & there was never any doubt you were well loved.
As a family you have come to that sad experience of seeing your loved one disappear into the darkness....but listen & you will hear Ginny say, "I'll see you in the morning." With sympathy, Carol N.

Bob and Jeanette Lauer

December 7, 2010

Although we can't be at the service to honor Ginny, please know that we are most grateful that she and others in the family have been a part of our lives. We have been blessed by knowing her. She added grace to our lives and to this world. Well done, good and faithful servant!
With love and appreciation
Bob and Jeanette Lauer

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