Kevin Patrick Shaw

Kevin Patrick Shaw died unexpectedly at age 44 on Oct. 19, 2004, in Seattle.
The greatest joy in his life was spending time with his family and friends. We remember Kevin as a loving, generous, witty, smart, handsome and athletic young man. His nieces and nephews remember him as a devoted, silly and playful uncle. He lives on in our hearts. Now Kevin's greatest joy is living peacefully in God's presence with his father Bill and sister Christine.
On Dec. 23, 1959, Kevin's birth was a blessing to his parents Patricia E. (Fitzgerald) and William "Bill" T. Shaw, and his sister Colleen, in Milwaukee. In 1962, Kevin's father Bill died. In 1965, his mother Pat married Richard E. "Ed" Shaw and the family moved to Billings. Later, the family celebrated the births of Thomas and Christine.
Kevin grew up and attended schools in Billings and continued his education at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., graduating in 1982 with a BS in Accounting and became a CPA.
He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Seattle. He also worked at Seattle Holdings and later became Chief Financial Officer for Spot Bagel Company. About 10 years ago, Kevin established his own executive recruiting business, Kevin Shaw & Associates, LLC.
Kevin lived in Seattle for 20 years. He was active in supporting causes such as Greenpeace and The Nature Conversancy. He was also generous in supporting the many charitable and philanthropic organizations with which his friends were involved. He loved attending theater and classical music performances. Kevin studied piano and violin as a child and had returned to studying piano as an adult. He enjoyed exploring Seattle's art scene and was enjoying becoming acquainted with some of the Northwest's noted artists.
Kevin is survived by his parents Pat and Ed Shaw; sister Colleen, her husband Gary Brester and their children Erin and Kyle; brother Tom, his wife Colleen Shaw and their children Sarah and Tommy; brother-in-law D.J. Gransbery; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased in death by his sister Christine Shaw-Gransbery; grandparents John and Helen Fitzgerald and William T. and Clara Shaw; and numerous aunts and uncles. Kevin is also survived by his many close and dear friends.
Contributions in Kevin's memory may be made to The Nature Conservancy at (206) 343-4345, ext. 366.
A memorial service will be held at Smith's West Chapel, 304 34th Street West, at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, with Father John Houlihan of St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral officiating. Burial of Cremains will follow in the Terrace Gardens Cemetery. Smith's West Chapel is in charge of arrangements.