Robert Lee Shaw

Robert Lee Shaw, 85, of Gibbon, Nebraska, formerly of Overton, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Gibbon Good Samaritan Society in Gibbon. He was born November 7, 1924, at Tabor, Iowa to Everett C. Shaw, Sr. and Dorris J. Ellis. He grew up in Tabor and Red Oak, Iowa. Robert graduated from the American School of Chicago and attended Boyles College at Omaha, Nebraska for one year. Robert served his Country in the United States Navy during WWII from January of 1942 to November of 1945. He was united in marriage to Patricia R. Passage on September 12, 1951 at Lexington. Patricia preceded him in death in July of 1980. He worked as a Ticket Agent/ Telegrapher for Union Pacific Railroad for over 40 years, retiring in June of 1987. Robert was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church, VFW, AARP, Union Pacific Old Timer’s Club, Morse Telegraph Club, the Transportation and Communication International Union and the USN Armed Guard WWII Veterans. He enjoyed stamp collecting, fishing, mastering the world-wide web and spending time with family and friends. He was a good listener, a very patient man, always generous and so proud of his kids and grandkids. Robert was the glue that held the family together and family was the most important part of his life. Survivors include his children: Son: William R. and Raquel Shaw of Kearney, Nebraska Three daughters: Linda A. Shaw of Lexington, Nebraska Barbara J. & Dan McDonald of Overton, Nebraska Lisa R. & Robert Doudney of Gothenburg, Nebraska One brother: Everett & Dotty Shaw of Glenwood, Iowa Five grandchildren: Reggie Lee Shaw of Nashville, Tennessee; Lindsey & Nik Bringleson of Redondo Beach, California; Andrew Parkhurst of Lincoln, Nebraska; Bryan Lee Nelsen of Overton, Nebraska & Myranda Parkhurst of Cozad, Nebraska. Two great-grandchildren: Preston Lee Shaw of Nashville, Tennessee and Xaida Lee Momii of Lincoln, Nebraska Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia; two brothers, Ellis & Jerold and two sisters, Margaret & Doris. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington with Pastor Dean Pofahl officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.