Birth date: Jun 10, 1939 Death date: Oct 27, 2023
Richard Henry Shaw (Dick) 84 passed away at his home away from home in Richland, Washington on October 27th with his wife Wendy by his side. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957 and attended the University of Puget Sound Read Obituary
A story about Dick and I.
Years ago, Dick and I owned an island in British Columbia, it was in Stuart Lake. We decided to go up and look at it. We took Dick’s son Eric and my son Greg with us. We were in an older Cessna 182 that I had. We arrived in Vanderhoof. BC and discovered that the weather was bad so we could not continue our flight to the island. A pilot who had just landed told me if we followed the Fraser River we could make it down to Vancouver. As we were flying along I told Dick that if the engine quite we would have to go into the trees as the river was very wild. Dick looked at me and said “you damm fool there are bears down there.” I told Dick that I was not worried about the bears as I had my tennis shoes on. He said, “well you can’t outrun a bear. I looked at him and said, yes that is true but I can outrun you. We have had a few laughs over the years as I told that story.
Jerry Clark
Our families shared many good times in our "young years" A friendship that goes back 57 years leaves many happy memories. Dick has and always will hold a very special place in our hearts. Good friends are never forgotten nor can they be replaced. Ida Myers
Dick was one amazing guy and one successful man, never bragged about his accomplishments! Wendy, we are thinking of you at this sad time, sending you a big hug. Dick is smiling at your article you wrote, so well done.
❤️💔❤️💔Liz and Harry Pritchard
Dick will be missed by so many of his friends and family. A truly amazing, wonderful person. So glad we had a chance to spend an evening with he and his wonderful wife Wendy in Walla Walla in July. Dick, we will miss your wonderful smile and brilliant outlook on life.
Noni and Tom Wiggin
