Ronald Anson Shaw

SHAW Ronald Anson Shaw, 67, of Lancaster, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on May 25, 2006 of complications from Pulmonary Fibrosis. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Helen (Hess) and Marit Anson Shaw, his brother Charles and infant brother Roland, and by his mother and father-in-law Charlotte (Snyder) and Cecil Graham. A life-long resident of central Ohio, Ron was born July 12, 1938 in Columbus. He was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, Class of 1956. He briefly attended Capital University before enlisting in the United States Navy where he served in the Submarine Services aboard the USS Pomfret. After his military service he worked for four years at Western Electric before joining the Westerville Division of police. He retired after 28 years, having worked his way through the ranks. He served the last seven years as Chief of Police. Ron was a graduate of the FBI National Academy 105th Session and served as Chairman of the Franklin County Narcotics Task Force. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9, Member and Past President of the Emerald Society of Columbus, FBINAA associates, Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and other law enforcement organizations. In addition to his family, Ron loved singing and golf. When representing Linden McKinley at Buckeye Boy's State he won the talent contest and while serving in the US Navy he won the ALL-NAVY talent contest. Ron was a member of the Lancaster Men's Chorus and derived much joy from their performances and the friendships made during his association with the Chorus. Ron was proud of his Irish and German heritage. He will be remembered for his honesty and integrity, his work ethic, his loyalty and his patriotism. Ron is survived by his wife of 27 years, Barbara Graham Shaw; daughter, Jennifer (Larry) Mitchell, Lancaster; son, Douglas Marit Shaw (Beth McNeil), Worthington; step-daughter, Michelle (Jeff) Rector, Lancaster; and step-son, Richard (Tisha) McDowell, Pickerington. He was a proud Papaw to grandchildren, Melissa Jo Rector and fiance, Thad Crawford of Conover, NC, Sonya Meyers, Newark, Devon Tyler, Dylan Thomas and Destin True McDowell, Pickerington and Riley Anson and Cooper Thomas Mitchell, Lancaster; great-grandson, Davien Mitchell, Newark. He is also survived by loving sister, Marlene (Bob) Hoover, Baltimore; brothers-in-law, James (Joan Jones) Graham and Steven Graham; sisters-in-law, Shirley Steckman, Canal Winchester, Nancy Graham, Gahanna and Pat Graham (Eric) Holle, Annapolis, MD. Also surviving are many devoted nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Pallbearers will be the Westerville Division of Police Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers are "golfing buddies" Frank Haimerl, Jim Haimerl, Wes Hamler, J.P. Jones, Elmo Kanter, Bill Kern, Tim Lucas, Seymour Ludwig, Dick McDowell, Mike Millay, Don Miller, Ron Miller, Rich Radcliff and "hunting buddies" Mike Hatzo, David Burt, Lowell Fox, Rick Tiberzio and Steve Goodnough. Friends may call at the HALTEMAN-FETT & DYER FUNERAL HOME, 436 N. Broad St., Lancaster on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., a FOP service will be held in the Funeral Home, Thursday at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will 11 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 231 E. Mulberry St., Lancaster, with Pastor Mark Raddatz officiating. Eulogy by Police Chaplain, Reverend Richard Ellsworth. Burial will follow in Lithopolis Cemetery. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Riley Anson Mitchell Medical Fund, any Fairfield National Bank; the Lancaster Men's Chorus Scholarship fund c/o Jim Heft, 1618 Beacon St., Lancaster, OH 43130, or the charity of your choice.