Gaylord "Jack" Shaw
1935 - 2012
Gaylord "Jack" Shaw
1935 - 2012
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BORN
1935
DIED
2012
Gaylord Shaw Obituary
Gaylord D. (Jack) Shaw, 76, of Machesney Park, passed away Sunday March 18, 2012 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford.
He was born June 16, 1935 in Eastman, Wisconsin the son of Francis and Alice (Havens) Shaw. He married Shirley A. Warren on April 19, 1958. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1956. He worked for 47 years of his life retiring in 2000 after 30 years at Swedish American Hospital.
Jack, to all that loved and knew him, was a very loving husband and father. The most important thing in his life was his family.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Shaw, one son; Dale Shaw, one daughter; Lisa (Mark) Simoens. One sister June (Haig) Boyajian; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Jack was preceded in death by his daughter Shelley A Shaw, Brothers; Roland Shaw Sr., Calvin Shaw and Bernard Shaw; and one sister Maxine Holly.
A Graveside service will be held Thursday March 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens at8800 North Alpine Road in Machesney Park, IL 61115. Rev. Terrance Holly will officiate services.
Online condolences may be submitted to www.sunsetmemgardens.com.
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September 3, 2020
Jack was one of the best friend and guider if I ever had a question he had a answer miss the family dearly especially miss Shelly the love I will never forget hope to locate rest of family someday just to say hi .Steve Peavy 15/742/180
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March 22, 2012
To the Family of Gaylord Shaw,
My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. God is our refuge and strength a help that is readily to be found in times of distress.-Psalms 46:1
Carrie Rush
March 21, 2012
Dear Shirley,Dale and Shelly, So sorry to hear of Jacks Passing, What a great guy he was. I still remember all the times our families spent together and him and My dad, Don, Playing there accordions. They were two peas in a pod for sure . Our thoughts and Prayers are sure with you, during these trying days. Stay strong for each other and stay together ! Love Mickey, Carrie (Rush) And De-de (Nestrojil) The Hallstrom Family
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