Gladys Elizabeth Shaw

Gladys Elizabeth Shaw, 97, of Ashley, died Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Ashley Care Center.

She was born in Hamilton Township, on October 31, 1913, the daughter of William and Minnie (Peterson) Ringle. She attended the Ringle School in Hamilton Township. She married Joseph Shaw on July 5, 1930. He passed away on June 5, 1989.

Mrs. Shaw was a homemaker and resided most of her life just outside of Ashley on the family farm. She enjoyed spending time with her family, writing in her diary, crocheting, gardening, crossword puzzles, and playing cards.

She is survived by her son, Keith (Phyllis) Shaw of Ashley; her daughter, Sandra Hull of Roscommon; son-in-law, Melvin (Virginia) Maxwell; seven grandchildren: Gilbert Maxwell of Ithaca, Denise (Ron) Koppleberger of Ashley, Kim Weber of Ithaca, Tami (Ron) Mohr of Rockford, Kelly (Sue) Shaw of Ashley, Chaunda (Curtis) DeVries of Caledonia, and Austin Hull of Roscommon; thirteen great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. 

Mrs. Shaw was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; two daughters, Connie Shaw and Beverly Maxwell; son-in-law, Dennis Hull; brothers, Ray Peterson, Eli Ringle, Forrest (Jack) Ringle, Birdsey Ringle; and sister, Bessie Shaw. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February, 7, at 11:00 a.m., at the Ithaca Church of God, Ithaca, Michigan, with Pastor James Conn officiating. Visitation will be Sunday at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Burial will take place at the North Star Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

The family is being serviced by the Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca, Michigan.