Gary Shaw

Gary Shaw passed away on Sept. 30, 2021, at the age of 80. Gary passed away in a Hospice care home in Topeka.
Gary was born in his parents’ home in Chanute on Dec. 24, 1940, to Obra and Opal (Taylor) Shaw.

Gary married Mary Kustanborter on Feb 26, 1982. Gary and Mary had one son together in August of 1984.

Gary has three children from another marriage.

Gary worked at Churchill, Hillside, and Walmart.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Shaw, of Chanute; son Tim Shaw of Olathe, daughter Tracy Shaw of Denis, daughter Tisha and husband Thomas Nelson of Parsons, son John and wife Cheryl Shaw of Chanute; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Obra and Opal Shaw.

Gary is to be cremated by Wickham Family Funeral Home. There will not be any funeral services.

Donations are being accepted to pay for Gary’s cremation. Please send to Wickham Family Funeral Home, 500 North Forest Ave, Chanute, KS 66720.