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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 |
James M. Shaw, a 22-year resident of Colville, passed away on May 2 in Colville at the age of 89. He was born on May 18, 1918 in Kincaid, IL to James M. and Elizabeth (Gilmore) Shaw.
Jim was raised and attended school in Kincaid, and graduated from Taylorville, IL High School in 1936. He then attended classes at Eastern Illinois University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree before the start of World War II.
Jim joined the Navy and served during the war until his honorable discharge in 1945. Betty Reeder, who he had fallen in love with at Eastern Illinois University, traveled with her father to Pensacola FL, where Jim was serving, and they were married on Jan. 13, 1944.
Jim continued as an athletic trainer in the military for another year after which he and Betty returned to Illinois to teach and coach high school football for four years. The family then moved to Moweaqua, IL, where Jim managed grain elevators for 30 years. He was well known and respected for his marketing skills in the grain industry. He received his Master’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University in the late 1970’s. Following his retirement from the grain industry, Jim and Betty moved to Colville in 1986 to be closer to family.
Jim was the son of Scottish immigrants, and showed his heritage through his love of golf. He was very athletic and played college football and danced. He liked to spend time outdoors gardening and keeping his yard looking nice. He also loved to travel, and especially enjoyed his trips to Scotland, Europe and Northern Africa. Underneath Jim’s sometimes gruff exterior was a very nice and sweet man. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jim was preceded in death by his seven siblings, Agnes, Mabel, Alex, Helen, Lillian, Genevieve, and Charles.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Shaw, Colville; son, Ed Shaw and his wife Linda, Colville; daughter, Elizabeth Antoniades and her husband George, San Diego, CA; three grandchildren, Nicholas Antoniades, Colin Shaw and Cameron Shaw.
There will be a private family memorial service for Jim at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to www.oxfamamerica.org. Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Colville is in charge of arrangements.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 May 2008 )
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