Donald Leon Shaw

October 26, 1923 ~ October 29, 2015

Don Shaw was born in Spokane Washington and grew up in Vancouver Washington. After graduation from high school, his studies at Washington State University were interrupted with his service in the United States Army during World War II. Don served in the Pacific theater as a communications officer.

After World War II Don returned to Washington State University and finished his degree in electrical engineering. Don developed life long friends while residing at Pine Manor on the WSU campus during his college years. Don began his working career with Westinghouse Electric in 1949.

It was while participating in a Westinghouse training program in Sharon Pennsylvania that Don met the love of his life – Martha Banas. They were married after a short courtship and headed west to Seattle to begin their new life together.

Don and Martha Shaw started a family shortly after moving west. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Mercer Island. While living on Mercer Island they have been active members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Don enjoyed working on his computer and was a photographer. Don and Martha enjoyed many social and cultural events in Seattle together.

Don Shaw enjoyed camping in his travel trailer with his wife Martha of 66 years and his children. Don and Martha had the opportunity to take numerous trips overseas together to destinations in Europe, New Zealand and the South Pacific, in addition to destinations in the United States and Canada. They also spent many wonderful days on their property on Orcas Island.

Don passed away in his sleep on October 29, 2015. His two children – Claudia and Todd (LeAnn) — in addition to his wife Martha and three grandchildren – Kathryn, David and Matthew, survive Don.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, November 12 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Donations can be made in the name of Donald L. Shaw to Emmanuel Episcopal Church Memorial Gifts.