James "Jim" R. Shaw
July 3, 1943 - April 13, 2022
James (Jim) Shaw, 78, passed away peacefully on April 13th, 2022, surrounded by his family. Jim, or Jimmy grew up in Shelby County Kentucky, a town that always held a special place in his heart. Jim left his home town to follow his scientific passion at Berea College, where he got his undergraduate degree. Jim then went on to get his PHD at the University of Utah. This propelled him into a noble teaching profession, as a professor at the University of Washington and Olympic College. Jim made a career at Weyerhaeuser for 36 years, applying his love of research and science to create wood product treatments that were used as fire retardants. Jim enjoyed being a grandfather to many wonderful grandchildren, wood working, fishing, gardening and he was a pretty good basketball player back in the day. Jim will be dearly missed and always remembered. Jim was predeceased by James Quintin Shaw and Vivian Elizabeth Shaw. He is survived by his brother Rick, sister Joyce, sons Ryan and Ryan, daughter Nicole and wife Gay. We want to thank you all for being here with us to celebrate Jim’s beautiful life.
James (Jim) Shaw, 78, passed away peacefully on April 13th, 2022, surrounded by his family. Jim, or Jimmy grew up in Shelby County Kentucky, a town that always held a special place in his heart. Jim left his home town to follow his scientific... View Obituary & Service Information