Ellsworth Shaw

I found myself thinking about Dr. Shaw today and was very pleased to find this dedication to him. He was one of those very special people that I would never forget. I lived in Culiacan from 1987 until 1993 as an on-site employee for Dole Fresh Vegetables who was partners with the Canelos for those years. I spent a lot of time with Dr. Shaw learning about the various vegetables that we were planting. Dr. Shaw was a very dedicated scientist who was able to share his deep knowledge of...

Mr. Shaw,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USN fighting the Japanese in the Pacific during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Having worked with the USDA Produce Inspection Service in Nogales for many years, along with my contacts at the U of A Agriculture Department, over 30 years ago I became aware of a person named "Doc" and the work he was doing for the Canelos farming operation in Culiacan. It was only in the past 12 years that I had the opportunity to know him in a more personal way. One of my fond memories came a few years ago when "Doc", Alejandro Jr.,...

My sympathy goes out to all of the family. My memories of all of you go back many years ago in the 1950's and 60's when Ellsworth and William Thomas spent some good times together. I remember being in your home and having so much fun with all the children. I especially remember Victoria. I know that my dad and Ellsworth shared their love of agriculture with one another. Elizabeth Shaw was my piano teacher for several years in the late 1950's. I remember my dad going to the farm in...

Condolences to the family. A fascinating man and one who did a lot for the people in Mexico. Where did he pass away - in Tucson or in Mexico?