Jerry Allen Shaw

Jerry Allen Shaw

Jerry Shaw Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 13, 2008.
Shaw, Jerry Allen, born Dec 18, 1942Russell and Edith, died Tues, Dec 9, 2008. Visitation: 1pm to 3pm, Mon, Dec 15, 2008. Memorial Service: 3pm, Mon, Dec 15, 2008 both at Cornerstone Mortuary, Wichita, KS. He was raised in Fredonia, KS where he graduated in 1961 before going on to graduate fromState in 1965. After graduating from college, he married and joined the Air Force, retiringainAfter retirement, he moved to Utah and worked as a contractor for the military for 8 years after which he decided to retire permanently at the age of 50 to pursue his true calling of skiing the slopes of Powder Mountain. He was also an avid runner, mountain biker, frisbee-football player and pool player. He loved all music and his guitar playing will be remembered fondly around many a campfire for years to come. He is survived by three daughters, Michelle Hackney of Justin, TX; Annette Cook of Rose Hill, KS; and Angela Westerberg of Derby, KS as well as two sisters Barbara Greathouse of Topeka, KS; and JoEllen Hoelting of Austin, TX; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. For further info or to share condolences, visit www.cornerstoneofwichita.com

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December 29, 2008

Kelly Eighmy (Wever) posted to the memorial.

December 22, 2008

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December 15, 2008

Kevin Edlefsen posted to the memorial.

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Kelly Eighmy (Wever)

December 29, 2008

Jerry It has been a long time since I have seen you. I know you will be missed. Your cousin

Grant Hepworth

December 22, 2008

Jerry, We had fun biking, skiing, camping, volleyball, softball and especially Monday night concerts.
Thanks for the great memories.

Kevin Edlefsen

December 15, 2008

Hey Jerry,
I am so sorry you had to leave so soon. I will miss the fun times we had sitting around playing our guitars. I learned a lot from you and will forever treasure our friendship. Until we meet again, your dear friend, Kevin.

Annette Cook

December 14, 2008

Dad, I will miss you and think of you every day of my life. I love you

Angela Westerberg (Shaw)

December 13, 2008

I miss you, Dad...

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