Kenneth Orville Shaw

Ken was born October 26, 1930 in Canton, Illinois to James Orville and Hazel (Wilhelm) Shaw. He graduated from Havana High School in 1949 and went on to receive his certificate from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Ken married Sarah Cooper Brown on September 26, 1953 in Mt. Vernon, OH. Together they had three sons. He worked for Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, IL and later for Murphey Funeral Home in Canton, IL. After 10 years in the funeral business, Ken decided to start his own sheep farm, which he did with his wife, Sarah, working right beside him for ten more years. After a career in sheep farming, Ken worked as a Pharmaceutical Rep for Ayerst Laboratories until his retirement in 1988.

After retirement, Ken and his wife sold the house and bought a sail boat and an RV. They lived on the sailboat for 5 years, traveling through all the great lakes and the intercoastal water way. They also spent 2 summers in the RV traveling across the country. After their travels, Ken and Sarah settled in Honor where Ken also enjoyed fishing, golfing, and collecting antique duck decoys. Ken was a Power Squadron Captain, a member of the Toast Masters, and the Optimist Club. He was also very active in the Episcopal Church.

Ken will be greatly missed by his wife of almost 63 years, Sarah, two sons: James (Lora) Shaw of Piqua, OH and Craig (Laura) Shaw of Northville, MI; three grandchildren: Lindsey, Allison, and Alex Shaw, and 2 step grandchildren: Joseph and Claire Aylor.

Besides his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his son David Shaw.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 4 p.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Beulah, MI.

Memorial contributions in memory of Ken may be directed to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City MI 49684 or St. Philip’s Episcopal Church – Baby Pantry, 785 Beulah Hwy, Beulah, MI 49617, or the charity of ones choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.