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Willard B. Shaw

Shaw, Willard B. - age 97 of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away early Saturday morning, December 22, 2012 at his home. He was one of eight children. Willard had moved to Lenoir City in September of 2008. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Willard was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was retired from Santa Fe Railroad and was a longtime farmer. He had been involved in the Kansas 4H program, the American Angus Association, the Soil Conservation Program, Super Chief Credit Union and the Primetime Retirement Club.

Willard was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; parents, Edward and Emma L. Baber Shaw; and special friend, Lyla Sligar. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Joe Dunsmore of Lenoir City, TN, Suzanne and Brent Thompson of Old Lyme, CT; five granddaughters: Laura, Rachel and Julia Dunsmore, Lian and Meredith Thompson; special Topeka neighbors, Dr. Mark Newth, Nina and Josh.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the Amedysis Hospice Staff: Shelley, Wendy, Cindy, Greg, Martha and all other staff members who helped and sitter, Mary Crowley. Private services and burial will be held in Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amedysis Hospice, 665 New Highway 68 Suite B, Sweetwater, TN 37874. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, TN is in charge of arrangements.www.clickfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 23, 2012.

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Lylene and Garry Critchlow

January 15, 2013

Suzanne and Sandra. We;re so sorry to hear of WB's passing. I did write you earlier but for some reason it does not show here. So just wanted you to know and to hope that you'll let me know when the service will be. He was so wonderful to my mom and a father-figure to me. We so enjoyed having them over for supper or for holidays and I believe he enjoyed us as his "other family". We loved him and I enjoyed visiting with him once he moved. He really enjoyed him years there with you all and was so, so proud of all the grandkids.

January 13, 2013

Sandra and Family & Suzanne and Family, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I always loved to talk to him, he had such good energy, I can still hear his laugh! Please let me know via Jane when you schedule the service in the spring. She has my phone # etc.
Hope to see you soon,

Bev Shaw McDaniel

Chris Grandmontagne

January 7, 2013

Sandra and Suzanne, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I have such fond memories of him and your mom and you two and the farm. Please get in touch with me. My Love!!! Chris (McCabe) Grandmontagne

David Norfrey

January 4, 2013

On behalf of my family and my mother, Dolores, I send our sympathy to you and your families, Suzanne and Sandra. May God's blessings and peace carry you through this time.

Rick Michaelson

January 1, 2013

I will always remember the Thousands of bales of Hay we put in the old barn every year.
I was very proud to have known him and Elsie, ( she was a great cook). RIP W.S.

December 28, 2012

Sandra and Suzanne

I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. He and Elsie were such good friends of my mother, Mildred Olden. Willard gave Mom several plants that she treasures and are constant reminders of their friendship. He had a long, amazing life and I'm so thankful we got to visit with him shortly before he moved from Topeka.

Thinking of you and your families and all you did to help his last years be enjoyable! Bless you!

Carolyn (Olden) Miller

Lisa Bailey

December 25, 2012

I wanted to express my love to Mr. Shaw's family. I work with his granddaughter Laura and she is a wonderful therapist. Laura is so great with our clients, making a difference every day! I know Mr. Shaw must have been very proud of her.

Carrie Law

December 24, 2012

Years ago, Willard gave my dad two small redbud trees. He planted them in the front yard next to each other, and he named them Willard and Elsie. Our family enjoyed their beauty and appreciated the reminder of our dear church family members. May God wipe away each tear and hold you in the palm of his hand. Love, the Law's

Pam Kirthlink

December 23, 2012

You are in my thoughts and prayers

CUMC

Don, Jayne, Ansen, Aimee and Arien Sligar

December 23, 2012

Wllard was a loved member of our extended family. He was kind and loving as he shared, cared and enjoyed life with mother before her passing. They were like teenagers as Willard shared the wonders of their world travels together. We all enjoyed our times together.

December 23, 2012

Willard and Elsie lived next to use on the farm in Meriden Kansas they were very good people. I talked to Willard when my mother turned 90 years old he was then getting ready to move.

Nona Roderick-Hastings

December 23, 2012

Willard was a good man & gave of himself in many ways. Home for Christmas, what a gift.

Bill & Eleanor Hiskey

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