Grover Michael Shaw
Grover Michael Shaw was born July 24, 1940 to Clarence and Frances (Tomjack) Shaw of Ewing, Nebraska. He grew up and lived in Ewing until after high school when in 1959 he married Ellen Donohoe. They lived with their seven children in several small towns throughout Northeast Nebraska, including O’Neill and Norfolk.
Grover drove a truck for a living and put many miles on the highways and interstates going coast to coast. He enjoyed having coffee with all the locals at the coffee shop and he was sure they all wanted to hear his bad dad jokes! He also loved his cats and old western movies. When not working Grover enjoyed spending time with family and family pets, fishing, and visiting state parks among other interests.
Grover was remarried to Joyce and enjoyed touring the country in the truck. In later years his favorite vacation destination was the Black Hills region. He had a long-standing dream of becoming a pilot like his father but over the years that dream was set aside. An afternoon of flying over the Black Hills in a helicopter was one of the many highlights that he enjoyed.
Grover passed from this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska and was reunited with his parents and wife, Joyce from his second marriage. Rest in peace, Dad – we love you.
Grover is survived by his seven children: Julie (Terry) Holz, Mike Shaw, Shelley (Dave) Boyd, Tony (Michelle) Shaw, Stephanie (Gary) Cuddy, Heidi Shaw and Andrea (Tim) Driscoll. As well as his stepchildren: Diana Sullivan (Danny), Denise McMeen (Bob), Deborah Martin (Michael), and Gene Dietz (Penny). He is also survived by his 27 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A private service and Celebration of Life will be held in Ewing, Nebraska.
Memorials may be sent in care of the Shaw family to Aspen Cremation Service: 4822 Cleveland Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504.
Grover be deeply missed. Fly high! We love you forever!
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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Condolences for Grover Michael Shaw
Julie, Mike, Shelley, Tony, Stephanie, Heidi, Andrea
As your fathers last remaining Nebraska cousin in the Tomjack family, I and my wife Judene were greatly saddened to learn of your fathers passing. Along with my sisters Sheila and Elizabeth, we shared many happy memories of Grover. I personally remember well Grover and your mother Ellen’s help and fun when they promoted my high school rock band to play at the St Peters Youth dances in the mid-sixties. During our later years, my sister Elizabeth and I loved and enjoyed Grover at our Xmas dinners. Unfortunately we learned only recently of Grover’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and our hope that your memory of your father will include all his warmth, humor and best qualities. Our love and best wishes. Gary & Judene