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Jerry Shaw Obituary
GRANGER - Jerry L. Shaw, 74, passed in Mishawaka on Thursday, February 3, 2011. Jerry was born on October 2, 1936 in Grant County, IN to Leon and Eunice (Bocock) Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers and sisters, Maxine Martin, Robert Shaw, Aldeene McFarren and Howard Jayce Shaw; his mother-in-law, Mary Sailors and his father-in-law, Floyd Sailors. On August 27, 1955 in Marion, IN he married the former Carol S. Sailors. Surviving are his loving wife of over 55 years, Carol; daughter, Beth (Kevin) Danley of Mishawaka; son, Scot (Terri) Shaw of Wyoming, MI; grandchildren, Brooke (Joe) Jourdan of Elkhart, Kyle Shaw of Granger, Joshua (Tamanee) Wright of Azel, TX, Audrey Shaw of Marcellus, MI, Derek and Devin Danley both of Mishawaka; great grandchild, Xander Marcus Wright of Azel, TX. Jerry started his teaching career in Wabash County and Grant County prior to coming to Mishawaka. He was an Industrial Arts Teacher at Mishawaka High School for a total of 34 years, before retiring in 1992. He was a farmer and a Bee keeper. A member of Michiana Bee Keeper Association, former president of Indiana State Beekeepers and a member of the American Bee Keepers Federation, a member of Mishawaka Education Association. He was also a member of Indiana Farm Bureau. Jerry graduated from Ball State with a BS and MA. He coached Tennis, Track and Basketball at Mishawaka High School. Jerry loved and collected Shaw Duall Tractors. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka. Visitation will be on Monday, February 7th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8th in First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. Larry Whitehead officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison, Mishawaka, IN 46545. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Shaw
Ritch Williams
February 9, 2024
He was one of my favorites. I still use a line he used to say in shop class about when someone wants to modify an engine or piece of equipment.
He would say, "The good lord made it that way for a reason"
I enjoyed being in his classes.
Judie and Bill Silvers
February 12, 2011
Dear Carol,
Bill and I are were so sorry to hear of the death of Jerry. He was a special teacher and friend to all of the LaFontaine Class of 1962. Also I am sure he remains in the heart of a lot of others in LaFontaine High School. Our comforting thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. You also will always be special to us. Bill and Judie Silvers
Allison Adams
February 10, 2011
Dear Carol,
Though I never had the privilege of meeting Jerry in person, after reading the testimonies of the incredible impact he made in the lives of so many, I feel in a way that I have met him. What a wonderful man he must of been! You have been richly blessed.
I pray that God will comfort you and your family as only He can and help you to put your trust in Him.
Love,
Allison Adams
February 8, 2011
Jerry was not only a neighbor but a good friend as well. We are proud to say we knew him. We are saddened by the loss but the world was a better place because of him. Scot's tribute gave a wonderful picture of the kind of man Jerry was. May he Rest in Peace.
Roger and Ruth Deacon
February 8, 2011
Wish I had known Jerry Shaw better. He sounds like an amazing man, and the tribute paid to him by his son was powerful, gut-wrenching. Scot Shaw showed us the man his father was in such a passionate way. We all dream of having what this father and son had: Real-life heroes, life-long friendship and eternal, unconditional love. Jerry must have been a special man. It's pretty obvious that all his good traits have been passed on to his son, Scot. His family is blessed to have him, too.
February 7, 2011
Dear Carol and family,
you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
David and Ellen Sundberg, Fergus Falls,Mn.
Rob & Catharine
February 7, 2011
Knowing you only for the last decade, I think the impact of Jerry's whole life is unfathomable. You are in our prayers
Teresa (Jurchen) Brandenburg
February 7, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. The world is a less cheerful place without Jerry. Carol- please know that you are in my prayers during this difficult time.
steve stephens
February 7, 2011
our thoughts are with you-jerry was a friend that i remember fondly. may you fine comfort with each memory.
Joan Gunter
February 6, 2011
Jerry will be missed not only in the beekeeping comunittee but as a dear friend. Our prayers go out to you and his family.
Dwight and Joan Gunter
Junell Broskey
February 6, 2011
Mrs Shaw and family,
Even though I had you in forth grade, you made an impact on my life and I also remember you and Mr Shaw coming into Bills Grill and my mother being your waitress. My heart filled sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time. My prayers will be with you:)
Junell Broskey (Junell White) & family
February 6, 2011
We are so sorry for the loss of Jerry. Nothing we say will ease your pain but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you go through this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy.
Bill & Donna Niemann. Zellwood. FL
Robert Benner
February 6, 2011
Sorry for your loss. I had Jerry as a track coach and teacher at LaFontaine School. My prayers go with you as you continue on your journey through life.
Shirley Acevedo
February 6, 2011
Carol, knowing you from ABF Ladies Auxiliary, I pause for a moment at your and Jerry's bee beard photos on the Feb calendar. I wish you and your family great peace as you celebrate the life and passing of Jerry. As a fellow Hoosier by birth, it is heartwarming to read the loving entries of Jerry's former students and sense the quality of person he was. I miss him without knowing him. May we live our lives in a Godly manner as he did.
Rachael Seida
February 5, 2011
I did not get to see Jerry very often, but will now miss him greatly. I look forward to the day when I get to see him again.
February 5, 2011
Although our lives take us many different places at many different times in our lives it is seldom that we ever forget those that made major impacts on our lives especially in our youth. I am greatly saddened by Jerrys passing. My families prayers are with your family as you grieve. I had Coach for driver training at Northfield. He was a very special man. I loved his many and varied stories of teaching people to drive. Getting stuck in someones front yard in Indy in the mud, and people that screamed and covered there face when it looked like disaster to a new driver.
What a genuine and caring young teacher at the time. I still tell some of the stories he used to tell. He was as you know one of a kind. I loved to watch play basketball. He was a superb player and could leap out of the gym. I am sure he will be sorely missed.
I thank God that he allowed Coach to be a mentor in my life. The man always had a twinkle in his eye.
Sincerely
Gary Kusiak
Northfield 1967
jerry west
February 5, 2011
Jerry was my varsity basketball coach at Northfield. I thought the world of him and the memories will be forever. My deepest condolences to the family. I am very saddened by the loss of Jerry. I'm glad I got to see him a few times when he visited his mother twenty plus years ago. It seems like it was last week. Will mis you Coach. Sincerely, Jerry West
February 5, 2011
We are saddened by the passing of Jerry, a friend we came to know while a guest at our fishing resort. We pray for comfort and strength for Carol and the family from our heavenly Father.
Bill and Corry Kuyvenhoven
John Krom
February 5, 2011
Jerry was my Little League coach at Roann nearly 50 years ago. I never enjoyed baseball until he taught me how to play. I remember him as one of those mentors who helped shape my life. My condolences on his passing.
Mike emrick
February 5, 2011
I was a young fan of Jerry shaw when he played for Charlie Steidle's LaFontaine Cossacks, a high school team that went 18-4 losing in the final game of the sectional tournament to Wabash. He went off to Ball State and returned to us as our coach. I was proud to play second base for him and learned driver's training from him. He was a superb athlete and a teriffic coach who believed sports should be fun as well as competitive. Many great memories of him as a student and later a teacher in our town.
Dennis Ward
February 5, 2011
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Shaw. He coached me three years and had a tremendous positive impact on how I lived my life. My condolences to Mrs. Shaw, Beth and Scot, and the entire Shaw family. Take care and God Bless!
February 5, 2011
My heart goes out to the entire Shaw family as they mourn the loss of a faithful role model and a wonderful father. He never wavered from his own beliefs, and he treated people consistently with kndness. His amazing legacy lives in on the lives of his children, who reflect the good person he was. Jerry made a difference. He will never be forgotten. Clearly, he will be missed.
Randy Weaver
February 5, 2011
I had Jerry Shaw as an auto mechanics teacher at MHS. He was a great teacher and we learned alot from him in class.
My condolences to his family and friends.
He was one of my favorite teachers in high school. Class of 82
February 5, 2011
Carol, we will miss Jerry very, very much. All the places we went together here in So. Florida, the hands of cards we played and him answering all my questions about bees. We so enjoyed our time with you both. Jessica and Bill Hileman
Gary G
February 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to the Shaw Family.
He was one of my favorite teachers at MHS and I learned alot of Life Lessons from him.
Gary G
Randy Fern
February 5, 2011
Mr. Shaw was always very kind and encouraging to me. I respected him as a family friend, coach and teacher. He always seemed to be available for anyone to talk with. Sad day.
Regards,
Seanna Alexander '77 Scheibelhut
February 5, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Shaw's passing. He taught me how to drive in Driver's Education. I think of him when I drive down Lincoln Way and Main Street in Mishawaka. He said, "take the middle of the road, so that people don't try to make it two lanes." I follow his advice to this day.
My husband remembers him also from shop class. He was a wonderful teacher.
Michael Stull
February 5, 2011
My condolence to all the family. Mr. Shaw was a kind, caring man and a wonderful coach and teacher.
Linda Hackenberg
February 5, 2011
Carol,
May the Love and prayers of friends and family be with you. You two were missed at the convention. When I turned the calendar to February there was an awesome picture of two wonderful friends. Jerry will be missed. Much love and prayers
With Deepest Sympathy.
Linda and David
Dale and Kris Moore
February 5, 2011
Scott, Beth and Mrs. Shaw, We are terribly sorry to hear of Mr. Shaw's passing. He was a wonderful teacher and terrific human being. He was so proud of his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
mark hardacker
February 5, 2011
Jerry, I will miss our times in So Florida, fishing in Lake Okechoobee.
God blessed me when He gave me a friend like you. You will be missed.
Mark
Chris Anderson
February 5, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Beth.
Dale & Carol Silvers
February 5, 2011
Carol and Family,
As we age and remember the people who influenced our lives there are the "Very Special People" and Jerry was one of those in our live's. Being from a small town like LaFontaine with our small LHS was a privilege. I remember Jerry was the "Shop Class" teacher which he loved teaching more about life that shop I think. Then there was basketball, track and cross country and Jerry was not only our coach but an example in competition, especially in the "High Jump" and "High Hurtles High" he loved to compete and show us how to have correct form by demonstrating how he was a great athlete. He would say you need to develop those legs so mow you parents lawn and anyone else's that will let and use a hand push rotary blade lawnmower it gives a better cut. Winning the “Old’e Oaken Bucket� and the Basketball Country Tournament and advancing to the Sectional what a big deal he made it and he made all of us feel very special. What a wonderful list of memories from where you lived on Kendal Street to Driver's Ed when Jerry would say well we're going to see the "Dam Grass Today" meaning we were going to the “Mississinewa Dam� in our 1963 red/white Plymouth Fury, oh what fun we had in those days. I hope you know I was honored to have been influenced by your Husband, Father and Grandfather and privileged to call him “friend.� What a great loss to you and all of us who loved Jerry and have so many fond memories of him. I trust he is with Jesus who died that we might all have Eternal Life in Heaven with Him: Ephesians 2:8-10 and I Corinthians 15:54-58. Thanks for sharing Jerry with us so many. Jerry also taught my wife Carol Driver's Education at Northfield.
Sincerely,
Dale & Carol
Robert Tavernier
February 5, 2011
He was a great teacher! I learned so much from him in shop clsses that I use in everyday life. He took pride in his teaching and had a love for his students. Im am glad to have known him!
Robert Tavernier 1970
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