Lawrence L. (Larry) Shaw passed away at the age of 80 on November 9, 2019, at home in Stevensville, Montana after a two and a half year battle with lung cancer. He was born on March 29, 1939, in Rupert, Idaho to Carl and Ruth Yates Shaw.
Larry graduated from the University of Michigan in 1961 with a degree in music. He then moved to Lakewood, where he resided for over 40 years. Larry taught in Jefferson County Schools for 33 years. He taught instrumental music in numerous elementary and middle schools, and later taught social studies in middle schools. For many years. Larry played summer concerts with the Denver Municipal Band. After retirement, Larry lived in Arizona and Montana.
Larry is survived by three children, Jeff Shaw, Leslie Carter, and Natalie Groeger, and his former wife, Linda Shaw. Larry was also blessed with five grandchildren: Sydney and Maddie Shaw, James Carter, and Mason and Alexa Groeger.
Published in Colorado Community Newspapers from Nov. 19 to Nov. 26, 2019
