Bonnie A. Shaw |
| Posted 2010-10-12 by Sharla |
| The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ April 19, 2007 Bonnie A. Shaw, longtime resident of the White Mountains, died peacefully in her sleep April 13, 2007. Bonnie was the fifth of six daughters born to a coal miner in Ewing County, Va., Feb. 6, 1925. She grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and eastern Kentucky and graduated from the Pine Mountain Settlement School. Bonnie obtained her degree in political science from Eastern Kentucky University, and, in 1952, became one of the first women to receive a law degree from the University of Kentucky Law School in Lexington, Ky. She came to Arizona in 1952 where she met the love her life, Walt Shaw. They were married June 5, 1955. Bonnie worked for the old McNary Bank. She worked as administrator for the McNary Hospital prior to its relocation to Show Low as the Navapache Regional Medical Center. She also served on the Blue Ridge School District Governing Board from 1972 through1978. She later became a real estate agent and continued selling real estate until her retirement. Bonnie and Walt spent countless hours hunting, fishing, skiing, camping and picnicking throughout the White Mountains. Spending time outdoors in the lovely White Mountains was one of her greatest joys. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Walter Shaw; children Gil, Margaret and Alison; sisters Joanna Housman of Show Low and Evelyn Howard of Harlan, Ky.; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer and Amber. A memorial picnic and fishing trip for friends and family is planned for Saturday, June 23, at Hawley Lake to celebrate Bonnie's life. Details about time and location will be posted at www.bonniegoesfishing.com after June 1. Memorial donations may be directed to the Pine Mountain Settlement School Association of Alumni and Friends c/o PMSS 36 Hwy. 510, Pine Mountain, KY 40810-8289; The White Mountain Hospice Foundation, 1789 W. Commerce Dr., Lakeside, AZ 85929; and Habitat for Humanity. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owensmortuary.com. |
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