Pressley Franklin Shaw, Sr

04/03/1928 — 12/17/2011

From Richland, WA, US | Born in Indianapolis, IN

Pressley Franklin Shaw, Sr

Pressley Franklin Shaw, Sr. Pete, moved to Heaven Saturday, December 17, 2011, at age 83. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana April 3, 1928.

Pete received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from USC in 1959; all four of his children were in attendance at the graduation ceremony. His California Professional Engineering license was in Mechanical Engineering. He was a Program Manager for the nuclear waste project prior to retiring in 1988. Pete worked for: Atomics International, Simi Valley, CA; Battelle National Laboratory, Hanford Richland, WA; Rockwell International, Hanford; Westinghouse Hanford Company. He participated in the Hallam Project Nebraska, 1961-1963 and the Fast Flux Test Facility at Hanford 1969-1988.

Pete served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years 8 months prior to earning his degree at USC.

Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating with family and friends. He also enjoyed playing bridge.

Pete was married to Alice Miernicki Shaw 62 years. Pete is survived by Alice and their 4 children, Kathleen Ann Shaw, Judith Lynn Burnett and her husband Glenn, Pressley Franklin Shaw, Jr. and his wife Michelle, Susan Alice Karnesky, 12 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Pete was a member of: Central United Protestant CUP Church, Richland, WA; TCI Kiwanis, Richland; American Nuclear Society; Hanford Retirees Association; Richland Seniors; International Order of the Blue Gavel – past Commodore of Clover Island Yacht Club, Kennewick, WA; Life Member of Clover Island Yacht Club; Recreational Boating Association of Washington; Boat Owners Association of the United States; The National Rifle Association; and past member of the Tri-Cities Shooting Association. Pete was a past Girl Scout Den Mother first man to hold this position and past Boy Scout Leader. He was a Master Gardener, lover of animals, and Captain of the Ship.

Pete and Alice fostered many adult disabled children. Pete did anything for family at any hour of the day or night. He was one of the funniest and wittiest men, who made everybody else laugh. Pete was loved very deeply, and will be missed.

The family wishes to thank and bless the angels who took care of Pete for the last 5-12 months. These were all the nurses from PCM Professional Case Management, as well as from Hospice and the Chaplaincy these past two weeks, Malley's Pharmacy, and At Home Medical. We are also grateful to the DOL Dept. of Labor who made it possible for Pete to be taken care of at home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Pete's name to CUP Church, 1124 Stevens Dr., Richland, and to the Hospice and the Chaplaincy of the Tri-Cities, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens, off the Bypass Highway in Richland on Thursday, December 22, 2011 with a Celebration of Life service at 3:30pm at CUP Church, 1124 Stevens Dr. in Richland. The family invites you for a reception immediately following the service.

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  • I never saw Mr. Shaw without a smile in my office or at Kiwanis meetings.He had a calming effect radiating out for all especially the dynamic women in his family. We will miss him

    Lew Zirkle,MD

    shaw
    November 4, 2014
    richland, WA, US
  • Alice– So sorry to hear about your husbands passing. Mary Lou Burgess

    Mary Lou Burgess
    November 4, 2014
    Kennewick, WA, US
  • God Bless and be with you in this time of loss, and always.

    LaVelle Nash
    November 4, 2014
    WA, US
  • Susan, Grand Ma Alice,and the Shaw

    With our deepest sympathy on your loss. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Peace, Prayers and Blessings.

    Nguyen Ha
    November 4, 2014
    Richland, WA, US
  • Alice and Family- we are so sorry for your loss. Pete was a wonderful man and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Love,

    Paul, Kelli, and Carson Foos

    Foos Family
    November 4, 2014
    Kennewick, WA, US
  • Pete Shaw was a gentle giant. A man with a big heart who only said something when he meant it. He and Alice were the epitome of partnership and he is going to be missed on this earth. May you rest in Peace Pete.

    Lesle Gallimore
    November 4, 2014
    Seattle, WA, US
  • Alice & Family, our deepest sympathies to the family. Pete was a great man and an inspiration to many. May the peace of the Lord be with you always.

    Tim & Ok Su Atencio
    November 4, 2014
    Richland, WA, US
  • Alice and family, we were honored to have known Pete, even if it was not long enough. Steve hopes he will be as good a Commodore as Pete was. He will be missed at coffee telling Alice that it’s time to go, he’s Hungry for Breakfast!!

    Steve & Genie Sigler
    November 4, 2014
    Pasco, WA, US
  • Alice thank you so much for allowing me into your home and giving me the greatest gift in caring for Pete. Pete allowed me to be me, we would laugh and play like two big kids. I will always remember playing cards with Pete and him telling me I can’t remember how to play, but we can play the best out of five and of course Pete would always let me tie the game but always managed to win. I will miss Pete deeply but he will never be forgotten. I love you Alice and please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Anita Reyes

    Mr. and Mrs. Reyes
    November 4, 2014
    Benton, City, WA, US
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