Nancy Beth Shaw

1948 - 2021

Nancy Beth Shaw
January 22, 1948 - June 29, 2021
Wichita, Kansas - Nancy Beth Shaw (born Royer) passed away June 29, 2021 in Wichita, KS. She was 73 years old.
Beth, as many of her friends and family called her, was born January 22, 1948 in Sterling, KS. She grew up in Alden, KS, the oldest of three children to Delbert and Helen Royer, until she went to college at Emporia State University, where she met Paul Shaw. Beth and Paul were married August 17, 1969 and stayed married for the rest of her life.
Shortly after they married, Paul enlisted in the United States Navy and they moved to the Washington, DC area. While in DC, Beth's passion for reading spilled into her professional life and she became a school librarian. They decided to move back to Kansas in 1974 to be closer to family as their own grew. She spent a few years running a daycare while their youngest of five children was too young to attend school, but in 1987 Beth became an elementary school librarian in the Valley Center school district. She worked there for 35 years before retiring in 2012.
Beth was an extremely devoted person with a passion for service. She was always willing to help cook or clean for an event, fundraiser, holiday, or any other special occasion. She attended as many sporting events, concerts and plays for her children and grandchildren as time would allow, and was often an active participant in parents' clubs and organizations. Beth enjoyed doing anything that aided or supported someone else. Beth cared deeply for all people, and anyone who became Beth's friend was a friend for life.
Beth is survived by her husband Paul; their oldest daughter Paula Smith and Paula's husband Dave, and their children Jake and Katie; their son Kenny; their son Mike and Mike's wife Sarah, and their daughters Anne, Olivia and Faith; their youngest son Randy and his husband Josh; their youngest daughter Cheryl; and her brothers Bob and Jack Royer and their families.
Beth will be remembered at a service at Christ Lutheran Church, 5356 N Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 11 am. There will be a visitation with family beginning at 9:30 am, and lunch will be provided after the service. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated in her memory to Christ Lutheran Church or Trinity Academy.