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Christopher Shaw Obituary

Christopher Cyril Shaw, age 75; died peacefully at home in Scottsdale on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Chris was born on October 22, 1930, in Chicago Illinois, where he raised a family and worked as an electrician for 18 years. In 1974 he relocated his family to Arizona where he was the successful business owner of American Equipment and Party People Rentals. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol and their children Catherine, Christine, Jeanette and David, son-in-laws Bob DeBusk and Gazwan Kahwaji, daughter-in-law Becky Shaw and grandchildren Dylan and Casey DeBusk, Amber, Maya and Safia Kahwaji; Alex and Jordin Shaw. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, September 30th at 1:00 pm, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3539 E. Stanford Dr., Paradise Valley. Reception will follow at the Shaw Residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice of the Valley or Christian Children's Fund.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 21, 2006.

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Gary & Lu Verne Underhill

September 30, 2006

Carol & family, we will miss Chris' good humor and fun. We have been privileged to be a part of His family at Gloria Dei with Chris. Our prayers are with you and the family for God's peace at this difficult time.

Avis McKeever

September 25, 2006

Bob and I are so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. We knew Chris and Carol through their friend Bette Hughes when we lived in Scottsdale, Az. We wish only the best to Carol and their family.

Kimberly Holmes

September 24, 2006

Aunt Carol, We enjoyed the time spent with you and Uncle Chris up at your cabin. That will always be a special time in our hearts.
Kimberly and Family- Wyoming

Jacque and Bret Redmond/Daehler

September 24, 2006

Words cannot express how sorry we are. I am only grateful that we got to spend one more summer down there and the kids were able to meet their Great Uncle Chris. We love you guys and know that our prayers are with you always.

William "Bill" Hooks

September 23, 2006

To Carol & Family,
I knew Chris in his earlier days in Chicago when I was an electrical apprentice. He was a great teacher and mentor to me but also he was a good friend. My prayers go out to you at this sad time.

Kevin Shaw

September 23, 2006

To The Family of Chris Shaw,

Words can not describe the sorrow we all feel at this time.Our love goes out to all of you.The timing of our loved ones passing always comes when we do not wish.But of course we would wish them to be with us forever.Alas, that is not the case so we can only cherish the time that we had with them and the fond memories of our times together.The memories we have of Chris our very dear to our hearts,he was a very special man,one of the very best.
We will all miss him very much.

Kevin,Julie,& Louise Shaw

CARLA WHALEN

September 23, 2006

TO CAROL AND FAMILY, MY FONDEST MEMORY OF CHRIS WILL BE HIS LAUGHTER. I REMEMBER AT CHRISINE'S SURPRISE 40TH LIZ AND I CAPTURED HIM IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND WE SHARED STORIES W HIM AND WE ALL JUST LAUGHED. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY!!!!!! MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL..

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