Elizabeth Ann Shaw
January 19th, 1925 - March 1st, 2017
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Elizabeth's Obituary
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Shaw, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away at Citadel Care Center in Wilmette, IL, on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. at Fairplain Presbyterian Church, 210 W. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, with Pastor LaVerne Davenport officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Lincoln Senior Center. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Betty was born on January 19, 1925, to Raymond & Dorothy (Dowden) Wible in Chicago, IL. She earned a degree from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. On June 25, 1949, she married Clarence E. “Bud” Shaw in Chicago, IL. They moved to Benton Harbor in 1954, and remained residents throughout their lives. Betty retired after teaching elementary school for 25 years in Benton Harbor.
Betty is survived by her son, Stephen (Priscilla) of Winnetka, IL; grandchildren, Kathryn (Aaron) Spooner and Elizabeth (Dave) Nguyen; and great-grandchildren, Brady & Riley Nguyen.
Betty was preceded in death by husband, Clarence who passed away in October, 1998; her parents; and sister, Caroline McGinnis.
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