JAMES O. SHAW Jr.

JAMES SHAW Obituary

James O. Shaw Jr., 62, of Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away Monday, March 14, 2011, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Langsford Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Jim was born Aug. 19, 1948, in Marshall, Mo. He married Beverly Ann Straeter on Nov. 8, 1969. He worked as an electrician his entire career. He and his brother-in-law, Russell Stewart, began Superior Electricial Construction in November 1982. He retired from Superior Electric in 2005 and spent many of his retirement days at his beloved cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Martha Shaw and his sisters, Shirley Gallagher and Myrna Stewart. Survivors are his wife, Beverly Shaw; his eldest sister, Lee Shaw; his daughters, Carla Shaw-Grider, Amy McMichael, and Sarah Martinez; three sons-in-law and seven beautiful grandchildren. Arr.: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third St., Lee's Summit, MO 64063 (816) 524-3700.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES SHAW

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James E Griffin IV

September 1, 2011

I got to know Jim pretty well the 4 years previous to his passing. When I first met Jim he was with his best friend Ray. They were a couple of characters and always made me laugh. We had many a good conversation when we met and he was like an old friend that I'd known for years, real easy to talk to. If you knew him at all then you know what I mean. He was pretty sad about Ray's passing and when we'd see one another we'd order a drink for Ray and leave it on the bar as we had ours and we'd talk about Ray and many other things. I knew Jim was ill and just not himself but he was very optimistic about his prognosis and knew he'd be up on his feet in no time, a mover and a shaker! Jim told me about a boat he had and he'd like to sell and I made mention I'd be interested! He'd warned me she needed some work and he'd get her out of storage and I could come down to his place to pick it up, so I did and we joked about how the wheel bearings might need to be greased up before I headed out but I was cold and so was he and I was eager to get it back and fix it up. Well I left and after two hours from leaving it busted a real axle and stranded me in LaMont Mo.. I called him to laugh about it and he offered to come help me as I knew he would. I told him I had it under control (I had it towed to Independence) and would be able to fix it. I never could get that boat to run and sold it for what I had in it and broke even but gained one more good story between he and I. That to me was worth it and I'd do it again if I had a chance. I'm saddened that I didn't know of his passing and miss him dearly, but I'll always know he thought a lot of me too. Hell, he and Ray wanted to adopt me, wouldn't of been a bad deal, because I would have had two friends for parents. My condolences go out to his family and although I never met any of you personally, know that he spoke of his closest very highly. When I pass your cabin I'll think of you nad when I pour a Crown on the Rocks I'll think of you. I'm sorry I never got to make it down to meet your son and have that one last drink with you guys on your deck overlooking the cove. I made myself his bartender, but he made me his friend. God Bless You and Rest in Peace.

kyndal mcmichael

May 31, 2011

love you papa much.!!!!!! One of his 7 grandchildren kyndal his first grandchildren that made him a grandpa

Jan Hall

March 23, 2011

We met Jim about 14 years ago, he was walking around our neighborhood looking at a little log cabin on the lake of the ozarks. He asked me about the possibility of buy it. As it turned out I am a realtor and was able to put the deal together for him. He told me how he use to come there as a child with his parents and just wanted to keep his memories alive. My husband David and I will miss Jim. He would always wave me down on the road to talk about one thing or the other. He made so many improvements to the little log cabin and the yard. I have shed several tears each time I drive by and realize he will not be there anymore. What a great guy. I am so glad we got to know him. God bless you all David and Jan Hall

Mary Partin

March 21, 2011

Dear Bev,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never met Jim, I know he must have been a pretty wonderful guy to have such a caring, compassionate wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.

Mary Partin

Arrie Jones

March 18, 2011

Jim was a great boss and someone that has fun to be around. He enjoyed life and lived it to it's fullest. I pray he is a great place now and wish him my best.. Chuck Jones

Greg & Sherry Potts

March 18, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoyed working with Jim. He was always generous with his friendship. His kindness and generosity to our daughter

March 18, 2011

he was the best uncle I could have asked for he was always there for me as a friend and I will sorley miss him as an uncle and a friend and a brother from our local union. Love you Beverly and all your family my sympathy to you all Love Laurence E. Stewart

Wilbur Johnson

March 15, 2011

Lord you are in charge of this fine man now take away his pain and give him your tenderness. Tell him i am missing him and i will see him one of these days. I am keeping the good memories we made close so i remember them always. God bless you my friend.

Cheri Ware

March 15, 2011

Amy - I am so very sorry. I know words do little to comfort at a time like this, but please know you are loved and thought of. Your whole family will be in my prayers. He is at rest. If I can do anything for you, please let me know. All my love, Cheri Ware

Dave Stewart Sr.

March 15, 2011

I am really going to miss Uncle Jim. I have great memories of times spent with him. We laughed together a lot.

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