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HAROLD SHAW Obituary
APRIL 8, 2013
Our father, Harold Shaw, age 90, of Fort Myers, Florida, has departed his earthly body to be with his Lord and Savior. Harold, born in 1923, was a humble farmer, who while working both the farm and a second job, raised 7 children on a small dairy farm south of Battle Creek, Michigan in a tiny rural town called Joppa. Harold and our mother moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1968 where he became a successful business owner of Anderson and Shaw Sod. Always our mentor, our spiritual advisor, our helper in time of trouble, he showered his children with love, sometimes very tough love, but produced 7 children who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, our mother Anna Belle Shaw in 1987, and was so looking forward to their reunion. He is survived by his 7 children, Karen Whitenton (Joe) of Land O' Lakes, FL, Dee Dee Parlin (Roger) of Estero, FL, Annita Bevins (Del) of Battle Creek Michigan, Tim Shaw (Marsha) of Fort Myers, FL, Paul Shaw (Sandy) of Fort Myers, FL, Pam Shaw, of Battle Creek, Michigan and Mark Shaw (Kathryn) of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Also surviving him are his 24 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, and he prayed for all 90 of us by name every day. Harold served in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army in the European Theater during WWII and became a born-again Christian after returning home. He worshiped and loved his Lord Jesus. He would tell you, he was not perfect by any stretch, but he was forgiven. He witnessed to everyone about the love of Jesus and taught us to be the best we could be and to not forget the less fortunate. He taught us about the love from our Heavenly Father and to always remember all of God's children. He was a great father who gave us a great upbringing. We all cherish him and will miss him so much. After preaching this message to all he met, he would want us to put this in his obituary: "Eternity is forever, a very long time. Your time on this earth is but a breath. Accept Jesus now as your Savior so you may spend eternity with Him. Don't miss this opportunity; it may be your last chance". A visitation will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park 12777 State Road 82 Ft. Myers, FL 33913 on Friday, April 12th from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services to take place at 2 PM on Saturday, April 13 at the funeral home. Harold's youngest son, Pastor Mark Shaw will officiate. A special thank you to Hope Hospice who were so gracious and caring, which allowed him to be in his home surrounded by his family as he went to be with the Lord. Info 239-334-4880
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Memories and Condolences
for HAROLD SHAW
April 16, 2013
My prayers and love go to the Shaw family during this time. Harold was a GODLY man and a wonderful neighbor. I always admired this wonderful soul. Harold, I will miss you and know that you are in a much better place!!! When you see Richard, give him my love!! Keep some for yourself also!!! Until we met again in the heavenly kingdom with our Saviour and Heavenly Father..................Barb Reese
Gary & Deanna Hakes
April 13, 2013
Tim, Pam, paul and family my heart and prayers go out to you. Your folks always meant a lot to me. I still tell people of your farm in Joppa and the fun times I spent there. Your mom and dad always treated me like one of there own and I am sure he will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know him. Let God be with you always.
caylee johnson
April 13, 2013
He said that he wasn't nobodys hero, but he was mine. With everything he went through and all the stories of his life i was amazed and convinced that he is my hero.
Sunshine Johnson
April 13, 2013
Dear Great Grandpa you are a hero. I've heard all your stories, everything that you went through as a child and it always amazes me to hear it. You are a role model, in all the amazing things you still do, like how you pray for your entire family daily by name, that was always the most amazing thing I ever heard. You also are a greatcard player. Ever since I started playing cards with grandma she would always tell me things you would do whenwhen you played against herher that would make her angry, like taking every ace that was laid down even though it didn't go with your cards at all, but you would win almost every time. Unfortunately I never got to beat the master at Rummy in his glory (I thought I could cause I always beat grandma, she would smile and say it wasnt fair) . So I guess that will just have to be the first thing we do in heaven, where you live, with golden sidewalks without pain and with your beautiful wife again (I always heard beautiful stories about her). Grandpa I'm glad to know you're in your happy place now where I know you have want to be for quite sometime now, so I see you in heaven when I get there, but I'm not rushing it I still got LOTS of work to do love u grandpa, talk to the big guy for me.
Love Sunshine (:
Charity Johnson
April 13, 2013
To be apart of the Shaw family in itself is something I have always treasured! I would tell grandpa it was all because of him building his family on a foundation of rock vs sand and he would always reply, "I wish I could take the credit for such great things, but I'm just a man and nothing on my own. Jesus is the only one that can do these great things." Well I thank Jesus for every day we had you, grandpa, and for the time I got to spend with you in December. Grandpa's last words to me in Florida was this, " Never compromise in this world...... Keep living for the Lord..... and we will be together again for eternity." RIP grandpa..... I'll see you again! I love you dearly!!!
Ezra Johnson
April 13, 2013
"I remember how grandpa use to tell us stories about how he use to catch snakes n how he would catch them with his bare hands! He told me all about his adventures as a kid. I will miss him and I will see him up in heaven!" - great grandson 9 years old
April 12, 2013
Dear Paul & Sandy,& Family
Our thoughts are with you.
One of the things I enjoyed about Harold is playing cards with him. He always played to win. Larry&Carol
Elisha Hrica
April 12, 2013
I remember my grandpa so well. He was a great and loving man. He never had anything bad to say about anyone. He was even there at the hospital the day I was born. I will greatly miss him but I know that he is now with God and our sweet grandma, who I still miss and think about everyday. I am sad to see you go. And feel so sorry to not have been able to say good bye to you. But I am also glad that you are in a better place and with our grandma, Anna Belle. I will think of you both until the day we will all be together again. Thank you for all my Aunts and Uncles you raised awesome children but most of all thank you for my daddy, Mark Shaw. I love you Grandpa and tell Grandma I love her too. (((HUGS))) Forever!
April 12, 2013
There are many ways in which a man can touch the hearts and lives of people, many whom escape their notice. This man has touched so many more than he could have realized in this life, but now that he is on the other side he is fully aware.
I am referring to the legacy Harold Shaw has left through his children, among them is his son Mark David Shaw.
I met Pastor Shaw about 5 years ago. His life has radically changed my own. His hunger and thirst to know and teach others the truth of God's kingdom has impacted me and so many others.
During the years since first met him, Pastor Shaw has affectionately referred to his dear father, who was living in Florida. Often times you could catch a tear forming in the corner of his eye as he talked so fondly about him.
This is the legacy that I am personally a part of. For that I will be eternally grateful to Mr. Harold Shaw, a man who in spite of so many obstacles in his early life, decided to follow Jesus and establish a foundation for his children and their children to build upon.
Thank You Harold Shaw for your faithfulness.
John Wilcox - Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Paul & Becky Schmidt
April 12, 2013
Indeed the last of the Greatest Generation; a "Man Among Men!"
As evidenced by his fruit(his children), Mr. Harold ran the race with endurance - to the end!
May God Continue to Bless the Entire Shaw Family during this time of Mr. Harold's Homecoming.
Warmest Regards,
Paul & Becky Schmidt
"Little Paul"
Alva, FL.
Cathy Gallups
April 12, 2013
What a blessing to have a parent that stood in the gap for his loved ones. May the Lord comfort each of you during this difficult time. God bless you all.
April 11, 2013
To all the Mr. Shaw family, our deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of meeting him many years ago, when he gave my son, Robby, an interview because he was a WWII vet. He made a lasting impression on my son and me.
Stephanie Wilkinson & family
Rich Farm
April 11, 2013
May the Holy Spirit comfort the Shaw family.
I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Shaw but the stories I have heard remind me of my grandfather, and I'm certain I would have enjoyed this man's presence.
A man who loves his family and most of all loved the Lord with all his heart. I'm sure he is rejoicing now, pain free and in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Many blessings to the family and may his legacy live on through his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Patty and Danny Palmer
April 11, 2013
Mark and Pam, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May the love of your friends and family lift you through your grief. Your father has left you with a great legacy! You are in our prayers.
Susan Snelling
April 11, 2013
Pastor Mark Shaw and your family... What a beautiful tribute to this wonderful man. What an amazing legacy he left his family. ”…he prayed for all 90 of us by name every day.” This testifies as to the character of this tremendous man of God. The light of God and love for others shines through the photo of this lovely man. My condolences to you during this time of saying goodbye, knowing that he has gone on to be with the Lord, whom he so clearly loved and served. God bless you, Pastor Mark, and your entire family. It is my prayer that the seeds from what this precious saint planted in his offspring continue to bear much fruit for the kingdom of God.
Sherry and Roger Gilchrist
April 10, 2013
Dear Ones,
Our love and thought's go out to all of you.
Just know we love you DeeDee and Rog.
Your Sissy and the Hub!
April 10, 2013
Bless your family Mr. Shaw.
Diane Wiles
April 10, 2013
My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Shaw family. How blessed you all were to have a leader such as Harold. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathryn Shaw
April 10, 2013
I have never seen a family that honored a parent such as Harold. My love goes out to each of you. I know God is blessing you and sending His peace and love in your hearts during this difficult time. Wish I could have been there with you.
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