Richard Shaw Obituary

Richard was born Feb. 13, 1937 in Syracuse NY, to Richard and Clara Shaw(deceased). The family moved to Colorado Springs, CO in 1945, and he spent his childhood growing up there, graduating from Colorado Springs High School (Palmer) in 1955.

He joined the Navy in 1956, serving 3yrs., mostly in Japan, on the USS Whetstone. After the Navy, he returned to Colorado Springs, and began working for the U S Post Office, as a carrier and station manager. Richard met Judith Barrett on a blind date, and they were married in Nov. 1959. They had one

daughter, Lori Ann.

Dick and Judy moved to Hemet, CA in the mid 80's. He transferred to a Post Office there, and they lived there for 8yrs. They then returned to Colorado Springs, where Dick retired from the Post Office after 25 years. He and Judy then managed a rental unit complex for some years.

Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife Judy, who died Oct. 27, 2007...and also by his sisters Bette and Patricia. He is survived by his daughter Lori Shaw; grandsons Matthew (Meridith) Spurlock, and Ben Spurlock, and granddaughter Lindsey Spurlock; his sisters, Carol Foltz, Donna Leasburg and

Linda Gillespie...and his adored greatgrandson, Caleb Spurlock.

A service was held for family and friends on June 27, 2015. It was officiated by his grandson, Matthew, with music by Meridith.

Richard was 78 years old. He enjoyed everything to do with movies (mostly the 30's, 40's, and 50's classics), going up to Cripple Creek, loved all animals, and all CO sports...especially the Broncos. He lived a happy life...enjoying the simple pleasures of his family most of all...and he always had a great nostalgia for the "good old days". We hope he is now at peace, and we will all miss him.

"You may say I'm a dreamer...but I'm not the only one"