David L. Shaw

David L. Shaw, age 92, formerly of Alliance, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Hearthside Assisted Living facility in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. David was born on June 17, 1923 in Minerva, Ohio. During World War II he served in the Merchant Marines. He retired from Transue Williams Manufacturing in Alliance, Ohio. Following retirement he and second wife Dorothy (Haynes) Shaw (deceased) moved to Sault Ste. Marie, MI close to her original home and family. David was an active member of the First United Presbyterian Church and a life member of the Elks in Sault Ste. Marie. While in Alliance, Ohio he was active member of the Old Car Enthusiasts and enjoyed the Cleveland Indians baseball team. David was known for his outgoing personality and love for people which made his retirement position at the Soo Locks information booth enjoyable for visitors. Preceded in him in death was ex-wife: Edna Faloon Shaw, mother of his three surviving children: David (Janet) Shaw of Alliance, OH, Daniel (Mary) Shaw of Streetsboro, OH, and Deborah (David) Hazel of Vero Beach, FL. He had four grandchildren: Scott (Serena) Shaw and Steven Mitchell both of Vero Beach, FL, Carrie (Chuck) Jagietta of Newton Falls, OH, and Mitzi Shaw of North Olmsted, OH. Granddaughter Mitzi attended Lake Superior State University to be closed to her grandfather and Carrie loved him more than words can say. He is also survived by two great grandchildren: Brandon and Devon Shaw of Vero Beach, FL, and great grandson: John Jagietta of Newton Falls, OH. David was married forty-seven years to Dorothy (Haynes) Shaw. He was very important to the children and grandchildren as they grew up under his watch. The family included deceased daughter: Ruth "Cookie" Gregg; deceased son: Fred McCarron of Sault Ste. Marie, MI and Robert McCarron of TX, and Ray McCarron (Mary) of Alliance, OH. He was very important in the lives of granddaughters Donna Alexander and Christiana (Lee) Heck of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, who have been very active in his care and made sure that he was included in family celebrations. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren several great grandchildren. Also preceding him in death was his companion: Mickie Babcock-Walsh. They enjoyed A few years together and was close to her family during that time. A memorial service will be held on June 18, 2016 at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home, 4951 South M-129, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM with services following at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Memorial donations may be sent to Hearthside Assisted Living, 1501 West 6th Avenue. Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783.

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David L. Shaw

June 17, 1923 - May 24, 2016