James Marshall "Jim" Shaw

James "Jim" Marshall Shaw was born on April 8th, 1945, in Portland. He was one of three children to Hugh and Mary Shaw.

Jim graduated from Hill High School in 1963. Shortly after graduating he joined the Coast Guard serving 4 years mostly in Alaska. Returning to Oregon to work with his father until Jim took over the business Koontz Machinery in Coos Bay.

He married Mickey in 1973, and they adopted a daughter Maureen. After the passing of his wife, he moved to McMinnville in 2006. Where he met and married Lynnette Hummel. Together they enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and going to OSU football games.

Jim was an avid reader, owning well over a thousand books in his personal library. He was knowledgeable about many different topics, which he was ready and willing to share. Jim belonged to the Elks Lodge in Coos Bay. He loved classic vehicles, owning a 1929 Model A Ford and a 1954 Chevy pickup to name a few.

He loved his three grandchildren! Making time in retirement to chauffeur them and their friends around town. Even making special trips in his Model A to pick them up from school on occasion.

Jim is survived by his wife Lynnette, two stepdaughters, three grandchildren Kaela, Hannah and Kian and various family members.

Services will be at Macy & Son Funeral Home in McMinnville on February 20th at 1pm, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.