Milton "Scotty" Shaw

SHAW, Milton ''Scotty''
87, went to be with our Lord and his beloved wife Betty on December 20, 2006. He had been in declining health with a broken heart since the passing of the love of his life, Betty, his wife of 62 years, on June 15, 2006. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on December 13, 1919 and was a resident of Salinas for 58 years. Scotty was retired from Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the Army Reserve. Survivors include his loving children and grandchildren whom he adored: daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Phil Honig of Sacramento; son and daughter-in-law, M. Scott and Debi Shaw of Salinas; grandson Erik of Tulare; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Jennifer and Eric Hegwer of Austin, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Scotty was a life member of the Monterey County Peace Officers Assn. and was their Rangemaster for over 18 years. He was also a member of the VFW, American Legion and Reserve Officers Assn.; a 32nd degree Mason at Salinas Lodge #204; and a Shriner. He was a World War II and Korean War Veteran. Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Struve & LaPorte Funeral Home at 41 West San Luis Street, Salinas with Pastor Porter Wells, long-time neighbor, friend and spiritual advisor, officiating. Burial will be on Monday, January 8, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the Sacramento Valley National VA Cemetery in Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to Central Coast Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 6 Quail Run Circle, Suite 101, Salinas, CA 93907 or the First Baptist Church of Prunedale, 11718 Pesante Road, Salinas, CA 93907. Arrangements by the Struve and Laporte Chapel. For more info www.struveand laporte.com.