Shirley S. SHAW

1928 - 2018

SHAW, Shirley S. (Age 90) February 1, 1928 - November 4, 2018 Shirley S. Shaw, our dear, amazing mother, died on November 4th after a brief illness, surrounded by her girls. A prolific artist, Shirley trained at Butler University, receiving her BA from SUNY Fredonia. Outstanding at figure drawing and painting, her artistic love was for theatrical scene painting, working for the Spokane Civic Theatre, Interplayers Professional Theatre, and the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown. Shirley was born February 1, 1928 in Union City, IN, the daughter of Garnet and Max Schoenfeld. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Wilson W. Shaw and her 4 sisters: Evelyn, Betty, Maxine and Paula. She is survived by her 5 daughters: Susan Turnquist (Rick), Ashville, NY; Hannah Szymczak (Joel), Fredonia, NY; Carrie Fields (Kenyon), Spokane, WA; Rebecca Shaw, Helena, MT; and Molly Shaw, Coeur d'Alene, ID; grandchildren Brian, Matthew, Katherine, Nicole, Jacob, Emily and Anne. Inurnment will be at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Lakewood, NY. Memorials may be made to an arts association of your choice. A memorial will be held on Saturday, November 10th at 2 PM in the main lounge of The Ridge, Spokane, WA.