Harry W. Shaw

SHAW, Harry W., age 87 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence.  Harry was born October 5, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Harry E. & Dorothy I. (Wagner) Shaw.  He was a United States Navy veteran and member of Masonic Lodge #743 F&M in Englewood.  Harry worked in sales and was a proud business owner of Burcham-Shaw Trailer Sales. He was long time member of the Trotwood Travelers Camping Club. He was an avid fisherman, golfer while also enjoying camping, horseshoes, playing cards, woodworking, and spending time with his family. For 25 years he enjoyed wintering in Florida. There he made many good friends from around the U. S. and Canada. He was very loving husband of 62 years, adored father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Preceded in death by his parents, Harry E and Dorothy I Shaw, one brother, David P. Shaw & his wife, Judy  and one brother-in-law, Charles R. Lutz, Harry is survived by his wife, Reva of Vandalia; daughter, Karen (Randy) Pearson of Eaton and son, Richard Shaw of Troy; four grandchildren, Sara Shaw, Clint (Donna) Pearson, Kate (Nic) Brock, & Austin (Marisa) Pearson; four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth & Joey Pearson, Charlotte & Hazel Brock; and his sister, Sally Lutz.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm, Thursday, October 15 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 pm until service at 3pm. Limited seating at service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greater Dayton Hospice in Harry’s memory.