Merritt G. Shaw

A  family graveside service for Merritt George Shaw, 92, of Coos Bay who died October 21, 2024 in Coos Bay was held Friday, October 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Ocean View Memory Gardens 1525 Ocean Blvd. Coos Bay with Pastor Dale Herring officiating. 

He was born April 2, 1932 in Hillsdale, Michigan the son of Arlo Eli and Fannie Mae (Ellis) Shaw. He went to school in Michigan until the 8th grade when he had to quit  to work on the family farm. Merritt joined the US Army September 18, 1952 and was a Private 1st Class Korean War Veteran until his honorable discharge August 27, 1954. He married  Beverly JoAnne (McKay) Shaw at age 24, in August of 1959 in Coos County. Merritt and Bev lived in Coos Bay most of their lifetime He worked as a millwright at Coos Head Timber until it burned down  and then went to work for Bandon over seas until he retired. Merritt enjoyed fishing, camping with family and friends. 

He is survived by his children, Lolley Wechter of Coos Bay, Dolley Mack of Carlton, OR, Corkey McCaughan of Coos Bay and Jerry Larson of Coos Bay. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and daughter, Shawn Livingston.

Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com 

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