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William Richard Shaw
03/13/1934 — 11/16/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in International Falls, MN
William Richard Shaw
William Richard Shaw, 69, of Richland, passed away on November 16, 2003 at Kadlec Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1934 in International Falls, MN.
He joined the US Army 101st Infantry Tropical Lightning Wolfhounds Division and served two tours on the front lines. He was a decorated Korean War Vet and was awarded 3 Bronze Stars.
William lived in the Tri-Cities for 30 years. He was a retired operating engineer, property manager and inventor as well as a businessman.
William was a member of the VFW #7952 of Richland, American Legion of Benton City and the Tropical Lightning Wolfhounds.
Bill loved to cook with his own homemade BBQ. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his uncle Frank. He also enjoyed to travel, camp, and the many trips to Winnemucca, NV with his B&D fun express tours. He also enjoyed many gatherings with his children and close family friends, and his many beloved family pets thru the years, especially Poncho his dog.
He is survived by his wife Diana Shaw of 34 years, married in Watertown, South Dakota; daughter Denise Forsness Rodney of Benton City; son Doug Dusbabek Ute of Richland; son Danny Shaw of Kennewick; daughter RaDeanna Reed Russell of Richland and son Richard Shaw of Yakima. William was also survived by his sisters Sandy Nelson of Hamilton, WI, Susan Karlson, Julie Shoquist, Karen Wilcox and Mary Jane Mathews all of International Falls, MN; 9 grandchildren, Delamie Forsness, Jacob Forsness, Karlee Forsness all of Benton City, Jordan Dusbabek of Richland, Jennifer Reed and Taylor Reed of Richland, Michael Shaw of Richland and Dylan Sheets of Pasco and Damon Shaw of Houston, TX. He is also survived by close friends Donna and Stan Yates as well as Carl and Myrtle Crawford all of Benton City.
He was preceded in death by his mother Maxine Shaw and WM Shaw Sr., and his son William Joseph Shaw, Jr.
Encased in the heart of this grizzly bear of a man was more love, compassion and kindness then anyone will ever know. He will be greatly missed by his family but most of all his partner, companion, loyal friend and wife Diana.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday November 19, 2003 at 7:00pm at Einans Funeral Home in Richland.
Pa I will miss you forever and a day. I feel honored and blessed to share the last weeks of your life with you. Your strength and courage will be etched in my mind for the rest of my life. Watch over my babies for me from heaven Pop …. till we meet again…..
send my Love to Billy and grandma….
your Picaninny…..
Deanna
All our prayers and thoughts go out to all of your family. God bless you all.
Craig and Susan
Are deepest sympathy
The Sample Family
Radeanna, Our sincerest condolences to you and all of your family. We pray that your memories of your dad will give you great comfort. We had planned to attend the memorial service, but have a weekly commitment every Wednesday evening. You’re on our hearts and in our prayers.
Sincerely, Ron and Ila
I will miss you very much. And our trips.
Loving you and Diana
Carol Engelhart
Bill had such a teriffic sense of humor. he could tell some jokes with class,whereas no one would be offended. He put us at ease when we went on our first trip with B&D, which he made so much fun. We will miss Bill’s warm heart, kindness and sense of humor. God be with you, Diana at this time of deep sadness, you are in our prayers. God bless you, Diana………Love, Vince and Joni Anderson
My heartfelt sympathy and wishes go out to Diane and her family. I know he was much loved and will be greatly missed. Bill had quite a sense of humor and wit as I remember him. People liked Bill and he had a geniune warmth to him that will be greatly missed I know. Our heartfelt wishes and prayers! Carolyn&Jerry Swett
i had so many funny stories that bill-diana myself told to each other. i will never forget you Bill. by the way Bill dont worry we will take care diana.
love you
jim mundahl
Uncle Bill, I have gained a lot of respect for you in the last few days and I am going to miss my Uncle very much. I wish we could have had a chance to meet in person, one more time before you went to be with the Lord. I don’t think life was always fair to you on earth, and I hope you are smiling in Heaven. Jesus washes away our tears and I am sure he has washed your tears away now.I have found a wonderful connection with Cindy and your wife Diana and you will live in our hearts.
Love, Patti
Dear Bill
I am very glad to know that you have a nice family that loves you and so many caring people around you.
It would have been nice to meet again sometime and catch up on things. I guess that won’t happen now.But maybe I will meet the rest of your family someday.
Love Cindy and family
You are in are thoughts and prayers.
tammy and jordan baker
holly and james johnson
eddy and loraine johnson
Pa I will miss you forever and a day. I feel honored and blessed to share the last weeks of your life with you. Your strength and courage will be etched in my mind for the rest of my life. Watch over my babies for me from heaven Pop …. till we meet again…..
send my Love to Billy and grandma….
your Picaninny…..
Deanna
All our prayers and thoughts go out to all of your family. God bless you all.
Craig and Susan
Are deepest sympathy
The Sample Family
Radeanna, Our sincerest condolences to you and all of your family. We pray that your memories of your dad will give you great comfort. We had planned to attend the memorial service, but have a weekly commitment every Wednesday evening. You’re on our hearts and in our prayers.
Sincerely, Ron and Ila
I will miss you very much. And our trips.
Loving you and Diana
Carol Engelhart
Bill had such a teriffic sense of humor. he could tell some jokes with class,whereas no one would be offended. He put us at ease when we went on our first trip with B&D, which he made so much fun. We will miss Bill’s warm heart, kindness and sense of humor. God be with you, Diana at this time of deep sadness, you are in our prayers. God bless you, Diana………Love, Vince and Joni Anderson
My heartfelt sympathy and wishes go out to Diane and her family. I know he was much loved and will be greatly missed. Bill had quite a sense of humor and wit as I remember him. People liked Bill and he had a geniune warmth to him that will be greatly missed I know. Our heartfelt wishes and prayers! Carolyn&Jerry Swett
i had so many funny stories that bill-diana myself told to each other. i will never forget you Bill. by the way Bill dont worry we will take care diana.
love you
jim mundahl
Uncle Bill, I have gained a lot of respect for you in the last few days and I am going to miss my Uncle very much. I wish we could have had a chance to meet in person, one more time before you went to be with the Lord. I don’t think life was always fair to you on earth, and I hope you are smiling in Heaven. Jesus washes away our tears and I am sure he has washed your tears away now.I have found a wonderful connection with Cindy and your wife Diana and you will live in our hearts.
Love, Patti
Dear Bill
I am very glad to know that you have a nice family that loves you and so many caring people around you.
It would have been nice to meet again sometime and catch up on things. I guess that won’t happen now.But maybe I will meet the rest of your family someday.
Love Cindy and family
You are in are thoughts and prayers.
tammy and jordan baker
holly and james johnson
eddy and loraine johnson
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William Richard Shaw