Dr Walter Shaw was born in Moundsville, WV. June 22nd, 1929, and was a graduate of Lafayette College of Medicine specializing in surgery. He provided services at VA hospitals in FL, TX and AZ before coming to Chula Vista to establish his private practice of 50 years. He was very proud to have served with Sharp Memorial Hospital Chula Vista and all that were associated with it and also his continued gratitude to the doctors, who with kindness and care, treated his family throughout the years.
He loved all sports, favoring football. Watching every Sunday without fail, the entire day. His passion though was for golf. He had played for decades at the San Diego Country Club and then at the Chula Vista Golf Club where he died as he wished, playing golf.
A loving and gentle man who loved his family, his patients and his associates. Honorable, humble, courteous and respectful with everyone he met.
Dr. Shaw is survived by his wife of 47 years Maria, daughters Annabella and Catherine, stepson Greg and 7 grandchildren. Big Daddy will be always loved and will be deeply missed.
