Allen Shaw

Allen H. Shaw

1924 - 2016 Allen Herbert Shaw died peacefully in his sleep at Westminster Manor on April 19. He was born in 1924 to Esther and Walter Shaw in Manchester, Vermont, the third of four children, siblings being: Elizabeth Shaw Powers, Catharine Shaw Erwin, and Douglas P. Shaw. He was a lifeguard, caddied, played golf, baseball and had many friends. He was the president of his senior class graduating from Burr and Burton High School in 1942. He went to Syracuse University and then the Navy sent him to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he earned an electrical engineering degree. He married Marjorie Lake in 1948. Marjorie and Allen had four baby boomers Mary, Michael, Jane and Chris. The Shaw family settled in Armonk, NY and enjoyed the small town life as Allen commuted by car, train and subway to work in New York City every day for 40 years. Allen was very successful as an executive with the New York Telephone Company with an office on the lower west side of Manhattan. He still has a collection of personal notes given him by co-workers and subordinates at his retirement underscoring how well respected he was. Allen and Marjorie retired to Lakeway, Austin in 1987 to live near their two daughters and grandsons. They enjoyed playing bridge and golf with many new friends and were active in the community. As a volunteer tax-aide for AARP Allen assisted people in preparing their tax returns in East Austin. He answered the phone at the Lakeway City Hall, served as treasurer and wine steward for the Solos of Lakeway, and served on committees at the Emmaus Church. As a grandfather, Allen touched the lives of all of his 8 grandkids giving them memories to live by. The best train sets, card games, pure maple syrup, puzzles and driving golf balls from the tee just outside his backyard to name a few. After his wife passed Allen moved to Westminster in Austin where he made many new friends and reconnected with some old friends from Lakeway. It was there that he met Marion Lewis, who would become his sweetheart and an invaluable part of his support team. Speaking for the rest of the family, the children, grandchildren and great grand's we thank Allen for his support and leadership throughout our lives by his example of how to live a productive and loving life. We are very thankful for the love and care Allen got from the staff at the Arbour at Westminster. Most of all we are thankful that Allen was able to live with great dignity due to the love and care from Marion, Adam, Jane and Mary they were always there for him and made him feel special and made him feel loved. Allen is survived by his four children: Mary Shaw Sondgeroth and son-in-law, Dan of Austin; Jane Shaw Lewis, and son-in-law, Paul of Austin; Michael Shaw of Columbia, SC; and Christopher Shaw and daughter-in-law Catherine of Durham, NC. His grandchildren: Adam and Parker Lewis, Megan, Kristen, Connor and Michael Shaw, Angela Smith and Allison Adelhardt, and great-grandchildren: Brice Smith, and Olivia and Brady Adelhardt. FUNERAL NOTICE: Memorial Service will be held in Harris Bell Hall at Westminster on Jackson Avenue in Austin at 11:00 on May 9 followed by a short reception and then burial of ashes at Lakeway Church Memorial Garden on 2203 Lakeway Blvd at 1:30. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, Hospice Austin, Burr and Burton Academy or to the charity of your choice.