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for Steven Shaw
Jennifer M.
August 29, 2006
I never got to say how thankful I was that you were there. So I look up to the heavens and say a little prayer.
Blessed are those of us whose lives are touched by people who care.
Thank You Dr. Shaw
You and your family are in my prayers.
claire
August 27, 2006
Dr. Shaw became my doctor during a very difficult time in my life and from the minute i walked into his office it was like everything turned around and was fixed. He helped immensely and when i heard of the loss, i was in absolute shock. There will never be anyone like him and my prayers are with his family, he will be greatly missed.
Art
August 22, 2006
Steven treated my son and made a real impact in his life. He was a special human being that not only connected with kids but also adults. His loss I just can't put into words.
anonymous
August 19, 2006
We are so sad to hear about Dr. Shaw. He helped our family through a very difficult time. Doctors like him are very hard to find these days. He put us right at ease and made us feel relaxed. As my daughter said "he made it fun to go see him and he took my worries away." He was so special and we will miss him so very much. Our prayers are with his friends and family.
Pam
August 12, 2006
My son was a patient of Dr. Shaw's and we are heartbroken to come home from vacation to learn of this loss. Our sympathies to his family and staff.
Lory
August 10, 2006
Dr. Shaw had been treating my youngest child for over 5 years and our entire family felt very comfortable with the level of care he provided. We were extremely distressed to hear of his passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and co-workers.
Lori Ferreyra
August 10, 2006
Dr. Shaw was a wonderful, caring man who did so much for our child that I feel we will be lost without him. It took a long time to find a doctor that my child liked. They both had a love for Star Wars and this common interest made my child feel comfortable with Dr. Shaw. Dr. Shaw went above and beyond what most would do for a patient. Our prayers are with him and his family. We will truely miss him.
Will
August 10, 2006
As a patient of Dr. Shaw's, he was able to really help me work through my problems. His great laugh, funny stories, and amazing personality will be greatly missed, but never forgotton.
Francie Sullivan-Small
August 9, 2006
The first thing that I noticed when talking to Dr. Shaw for the first time was that I felt like I was talking to a friend. He was a good man, we only knew him for a short time, yet in that short time he made a difference in my daughter's life and ourfamily. My prayers go out to his family. Please find peace knowing the effects he had on so many people.
Anne and Christian Conner
August 9, 2006
Dr Shaw has been my son's ped doc for the past 6 years. We are devastated to hear of his passing.
He was a brilliant doctor, always cheerful, funny, patient, and kind. He was a friend to my son when others gave up.
Dr.Shaw's passing leaves a gaping hole here in Contra Costa County. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends for their loss.
Sandy Bigman
August 8, 2006
Dr. Shaw was one of my orthodontic patients but I felt more of a connection with him than most. I almost felt like we would have become friends after work and I was looking forward to knowing him in a social setting. He exuded sunshine and brightness and I looked forward to speaking with him at every appointment. I am devastated by his passing.
August 8, 2006
My son and I only met Dr. Shaw once (about 5 weeks ago). The minute he walked into the recption area of his office to greet us, I felt at ease and knew everything would be all right under his care. What a warm, caring, person! My condolences go out to his wife, kids, and the rest of his family. My heart also aches for all of the patients, friends, and peers he leaves behind. There is definitely a large void now.
August 8, 2006
My daughter has been a patient of Dr. Shaws for many years. His very sincere and gental ways have help us through many bi-polar episodes.With out you, I don't know where we'd be today! You will be truly missed.....
Susan Coleman
August 8, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dr. Shaw was a one of a kind; his help and assistance with my daughters was vital to them and to me.
David Struck
August 6, 2006
His ever-pleasant presence on the sports field, where I coached his son Adam, will always be a bright spot in my memory.
Keeping his composure, bent over a pinewood derby track for 3 hours, and still smiling...well, it takes a special man.
To Heida and the boys:
The wonderful support you had from friends and family today at the service was testimony to the great man Steve was...he will be missed, but he will live on through Adam and Ben.
Be well.
Our condolences,
The Strucks
Amy Carrithers
August 5, 2006
I was never lucky enough to meet Dr. Shaw in person, but his voice was in my head (and I can imagine how he’d laugh at that!) for six years. He was and will remain my very favorite doctor to transcribe dictation for, and I wanted to let you all know how much he touched someone he never even met.
I was always delighted to hear his voice come onto the line, and we had many dozens of sidesplitting one-way conversations over the years. It was so obvious that he was a wonderful, tender-hearted doctor and a hilarious, intelligent, all-around one-of-a-kind human being.
I am deeply saddened to hear of this tragedy. He was a sparkling bright moment in my day, and I will sorely miss his made-up songs, weird accents, terrible jokes and the time he spent with me, just an unseen transcriptionist, in his comedic confessionals.
The world has lost someone who made it a better place. I know that no one who knew him and loved him will ever be the same.
Vaya con Dios, Dr. Shaw. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will be smiling down and watching over us all.
James Mitchell
August 4, 2006
I worked with Steve at WC Hospital and Mt Diablo. Great Doctor and great man.
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