Father David G. Shaw
1942 - 2020
Father David G. Shaw
1942 - 2020
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David Shaw Obituary
November 29, 1942 - October 12, 2020
Father David Grant Shaw, a priest of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, entered into eternal rest on October 12, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He served the People of God as a priest for 52 years.
Father David was born in Huntington Park, CA. After completing his early schooling, he attended Our Lady Queen of Angels Seminary in San Fernando and St. John's Seminary in Camarillo, and completed his seminary formation at Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, Texas. He was ordained in 1968.
He served at St. Rose Parish, Santa Rosa; St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Napa; St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Petaluma. He taught at St. Vincent de Paul High School, Petaluma, with residence at St. James Parish; he was Principal of St. Bernard High School in Eureka with residence at Sacred Heart Parish. He served as diocesan Director of Worship and Evangelization while resident at Star of the Valley Parish, Oakmont. His last and longest assignment was as Pastor of Resurrection in Santa Rosa, from 1989 to his retirement in 2018.
Fr. David was a wise and discerning pastor, a man of faith and utmost integrity, who helped heal the hearts of many. After retirement, he ministered in several local parishes as long as he was able.
Fr. David was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister and her husband, Sally and Bob Boothe, and their children, John (Heidi) and Sally Brewer (Elton).
Funeral arrangements are pending and limited due to Covid-19 restrictions. Interment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Santa Rosa.
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Marianne Becali
October 25, 2020
Father Shaw was a really wonderful pastor. He was very kind and considerate of all his parishioners. He made good jokes during the homily sometimes. His organ playing really added to the wonderful choir and orchestra family that is Resurrection.
I am such a long time parishioner that I even remember the banter between himself an Fr Larry Carolen. The 49ers!
He was one in a million. His parish is the only parish that my husband and kids looked forward to attending.
Beth Smith
October 19, 2020
Father Shaw,
You were a force of nature, a refreshing breeze with your beliefs and desire to make Resurrection Parish a truly welcoming church. I have attended so many churches where the congregation did not talk to one another. The parishioners at Resurrection like one another and catch up with one another before Mass. Your solution to a complaint that the talking was disrespectful to the Host was to move the Host to the chapel. You informed so much of my faith and I am very thankful that you were a large part of my faith journey. I’m sure you’re resting in the arms of Our Lord.
Beth
October 18, 2020
Fr. Shaw will be greatly missed. May our hearts be at ease knowing he has returned to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Mike and Sue Bucchianeri
October 18, 2020
Our family joined the Resurrection community when our teen-aged daughters said they wanted to continue going to Mass, but couldn’t be a part of our parish at the time. Their concern was that certain priests were espousing rhetoric that was divisive and intolerant, and overtly not Christian. My husband and I were brought up short! We would have continued where we were, ignoring the obvious, though complaining to ourselves, but these young women made us realize what was important. Our Church is about community, and community is welcoming and loving. We found all of that at Resurrection, in the parishioners and in David Shaw. He was a teacher. He was a friend. He was a companion on the journey. He was a gift. We are blessed he touched our lives.
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Liam
October 17, 2020
Father David was a classmate of mine from Saint John’s seminary in Camarillo California. I have wonderful memories of his friendship and his ability to entertain us as students during our four years together at Saint John’s seminary. I pray the Lord will watch over him and take good care of him now. good and faithful servant. You fought the good fight You ran the race and you kept the faith. Father KIDNEY.
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October 17, 2020
Father Shaw,
I know our Father has welcomed you with open arms and love for all your service to me and an entire congregation os Resurrection. You are a very special, loving man and your dedication to God and His people and this world. I only regret that you could not further enjoyment retirement and time to travel. I will always respect you as a friend and boss. Vaya con Dios. Kati
Sally
October 16, 2020
I love you so much. My last prayers to God were to carry you in His arms peacefully to Heaven, and put you in the arms of mom and dad.
I believe my prayers were answered.
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