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Bernard Shaw Obituary

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Bernard L. Shaw, who was Patty Hearst Shaw's husband and Hearst Corp.'s vice president for corporate security, has died at the age of 68. Shaw's death Tuesday in Garrison, New York, was confirmed Wednesday in a statement by Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz.

Shaw was born in San Francisco and was a city police officer for 15 years.

But he was perhaps better known for his relationship with William Randolph Hearst's granddaughter. She made headlines in the 1970s for her kidnapping by a left-wing group and her later imprisonment for bank robbery.

The couple were married in 1979, after Patty Hearst's release from a 22-month prison sentence.

Bernard Shaw worked at Hearst Corp. for three decades.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/18Sw8ba ) he is survived by his wife, four children and one granddaughter.

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Information from: San Francisco Chronicle, http://www.sfgate.com
Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 19, 2013.

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Mrs. Michelle Katherine (Meyer) Orts and Family

July 13, 2023

I went to High School in Westport with Tommy. My prayers are with you Tommy and with your whole family. I lost my dad too in 2011. God Bless you Tommy. An old friend you briefly knew.

David Sprecker

August 3, 2015

I was a CHP Officer during the SLA situation. Most of us didn't think "Patty" was one of them. When Bernard, a Police Officer, fell in love with Patty, I knew she wasn't the bad person many had made Patty out to be. I hope you had a wonderful marriage and I am sorry to hear of your loss.

April 6, 2014

Patty, we're lucky to have had our soul mates for so many years. I lost Zvonko in December, also at age 68. Think of you often and am sending best wishes and support to you from Croatia...Julie

J.D. Newman

December 26, 2013

He was a good guy. I think I see a rainbow over the Golden Gate Bridge, in honor of a native San Franciscan

Pamela Strong

December 26, 2013

To the Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. God promises to give us thoughts of peace and to listen to our prayers. May the words of Jeremiah 29:11,12 bring you comfort during this difficult time. -

December 23, 2013

May God wrap his loving arms around all of you. May your wonderful family find comfort in your wonderful memories

Barbara Evans

December 23, 2013

John Evans loved working with you and Iknow he will be with you in Heaven. May God keep you in his loving care.

Robin Bush

December 23, 2013

May you find peace with wonderful memories you have. What a beautiful family. God Bless

December 23, 2013

My condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. John 5:28

Richard Franks

December 23, 2013

I did come from the Bay Area back then I still want send sympathetic condolences to his wife which I believe went through a lot throughout her life and all of the family will be in my prayers. Take care Patty.

Shelby

December 21, 2013

Although I do not know your family personally Patty, my sincere condolences go out to your family. May you allow yourselves to embrace the compassion, kindness, and comfort God provides - Isaiah 51:12

December 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 21, 2013

Dear Shaw family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort through fond memories and prayer. Phillipians 4:6,7

John Michel

December 20, 2013

I was sorry to hear of Mr. Shaw's passing at such a young age. I had lived across the street from Tommy, Heather and their mother from 1977 to 1981. Over the years I have often thought of those kids and hoped they did well. I have many fun memories of those two kids. My sincerest condolences to Tommy, Heather, and families.

Bill Grimmer

December 20, 2013

A great man and a great aficionado of the martial arts. Bill Grimmer

December 20, 2013

Dear Shaw family may comfort from God be with you in the days ahead.

December 20, 2013

My sincere condolence go to the family of Bernard, you have many fond memories of him to comfort you but please fine solace in the one who supplies it best. Romans 15:5

Richard Franks

December 20, 2013

I never knew the family but my condolences go out to his surviving family

Barbara

December 20, 2013

Patty, we are deeply saddened by your loss. Try to find comfort in the many memories you shared with your soul mate and the blessings you acquired from this nuptial union. May you also draw inner peace from knowing that Bernie is indeed precious in God's eyes. [Psalm 72:14]

Maria Elena Byron

December 19, 2013

Years ago I was in a POST Crime Prevention Officer class with Bernie. He was so nice and he loved hot chile! So sorry to hear of his passing. Glad he and Patty were able to have so many good years together. God bless you, Bernie. Patty, you know he was such a blessing to you. God bless you and your girls. My heart is heavy for your loss.

S. Wilks

December 19, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and the family Patty. Although I never met either if you, you will be remembered in my prayers.

NANCY J EK

December 19, 2013

DEAR PATTY AND FAMILY, I AM SORRY ABOUT BERNARD'S PASSING AWAY, RESPECT AND LOVING FAMILY AND I AM YOUR FAN LONG TIME, I WILL MISS HIM AND LOVE SO MUCH. PRAYER IN MY HEART. TAKE CARE, NANCY

December 19, 2013

Bernie:

We go way back to the early 70's I meet you when you where learning martial arts from Nestor. You were such a great loving and generous person may you RIP. Patti and family so sorry to hear of the loss of Bernard . Nancy Vicino

December 19, 2013

Dear Patti and family, so very sorry to hear of Bernie's passing... I remember the days when my husband worked with Bernie at SFPD. Bruno and
Bernie looked so much a like... God Bless you and your family Sincerely, Bruno and Linda Pezzulich

December 19, 2013

May God remember him personally. Malachi3:16

Scott Chamberland

December 19, 2013

Rest in Peace

December 19, 2013

The family is in my prayers. Psalms 37:11

Marilynn Harmon

December 19, 2013

May the God of comfort be with you at this difficult time in your lives. May all fond memories of Mr. Bernard Shaw stay close by your hearts.-Romans 15:4.

December 19, 2013

My sincere condolence to the family
May God be with you

Bob

December 19, 2013

May God be with All Your Family at this dificult time. He was a Friend to All He touched.

Dennis Kelly

December 19, 2013

My condolences to the family during your time of loss and sorrow!

Adrian Barnette

December 19, 2013

We'll miss you !

December 19, 2013

Well done and God bless.

John in South Dakota

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Amy Ortez

December 19, 2013

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December 19, 2013

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December 19, 2013

R.B.

December 19, 2013

My sincere condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.

Dwayne Bickham

December 19, 2013

In God's care rest in peace

December 19, 2013

My condolences to the family during this time of pain and sorrow. John 5:28.

December 19, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Psalm 65:2

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