Wilbur "Willie" Shaw

Wilbur “Willie” Shaw, Sr.
Ankeny

Wilbur “Willie” Weslie Shaw, Sr., age 80, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Sunnyview Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa.

Willie was born January 7, 1941 to Dennis and Madeline Shaw in Des Moines, Iowa. He served in the U. S. Army for two years and in the Naval Reserves for six years as a Seabee. He retired from the DOT after 30 years. He was a self-published author and loved to tease his family and friends. Willie was talented at crafts, sculpting and building. He was a kind, caring, and generous man.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Will (Susan) Shaw, Cindy Osborn, Annie (T.G.) Wade, and Gary Shaw; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and four siblings.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.

Burial will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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