Obituary of S. Walden Shaw

Sherman Walden ?Wally? Shaw, 95, of Gloversville, formerly of Stoneham, MA, entered the unveiled presence of the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was born December 3, 1914 in Wyncote, PA, the son of the late Mabel & William Walden Shaw. Wally is survived by his sweetheart of almost 60 years, Mary Quinn Shaw, seven children, nineteen grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren: Sherman W. Shaw, Jr. Dunya of Fallbrook, CA, children Vanessa & Quinn; Dana Ruth of Thousand Oaks, CA, children Clarence, Aaron, Kristin & Kara; Nancy Byers Bob of Parrish, FL, children Stacia & Kenda; Cindi Alvord-Zap Dave of Gloversville, her children Kimberly, Jennifer, & Ryan; Lyn Nash Steven of Essex, VT, children Lauren, Jameson & Abigail; Wendy Ytterboe Steve of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, children Calvin & Hannah; and Karen Thayer Scott of Houston, TX, children Joshua, Rebekah & Zachary. Great-grandchildren Jacob, Oliver, Kieran, Macie & Grant. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ann Powers Shaw in 1950. Wally grew up in Ocean City, Somers Point and Collingswood, NJ. As an avid reader, along with his brilliant mind, he was Valedictorian and a self-taught, educated man. He obtained his Professional Engineer?s License and worked as an Industrial Electronics Engineer. Wally was employed with Philco, GE, RCA, Bolta, and retired after 21 years with Coleco in Amsterdam. Career highlights included a stint in Africa in 1942 installing RCA?s radio equipment for launching Congo?s first international broadcast. He often had his camera in hand capturing wonderful family memories. Wally enjoyed driving his 3-wheeled Messerschmidt, sailing, and in later years, bowling. His delight was his family and knowing the Lord. He was an active member of Perth Bible Church for over 40 years. The last few years he memorized Scriptures, including John Chapter One. There was nothing he could not fix! He enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical, including building the family?s first TV! We will miss his humor, wisdom, servant heart, caring spirit and zest for living. The family will receive relatives and friends at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St; Gloversville, Tuesday, March 23, form 4-7 pm. A memorial service, with a reception following, will be held Wednesday, March 24, at 1 pm at Perth Bible Church, with the Reverends Dana Shaw and Scott Thayer officiating. Interment will take place Wednesday morning at the convenience of the family at Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown.